Read the review. then, answer the questions that follow. georgia on our mind is a great example of the best of the new southern writing, and, believe me, i have read most of it! devin mcleod has a fabulous ear, and his use of southern dialect of all classes and types of southerners is pitch perfect. what reader will ever forget the character of miz roberts? what is most appropriate tone to use when having a conversation with a doctor? a. playful b. formal c. suspicious d. mocking

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.