In the poems " i hear america signing " and "i, too" what does the signing symbolize in passage 1? select two. a) individual americans make a strong group. , b) americans celebrate their uniqueness, c) americans are always trying to beat one another, d) each person has to learn a song for his or her job. e) americans who sign are happier than those who do not.

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.