Awritten story about an alien invasion is adapted for a dramatic radio
broadcast and told as if it were occurring live. what about the radio broadcast
of a story might make it more effective than reading the written version of the
story?
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a. the fact that it is nonvisual would mean listeners could imagine
terrible images
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b. the fact that it was taking place live would feel suspenseful.
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c. the fact that it is obviously fictional would make readers think
more seriously about its themes.
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d. the fact that it can be listened to while doing other activities
makes its message more subtle.

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.