You are writing a persuasive essay arguing that french fries should not be served in the school cafeteria.
which sentence has the best supporting reason for your point of view?
a) french fries are not only delicious, but also a favorite at our school.
b) all of my best friends agree that french fries are the best side item on the menu.
c) french fries do not provide enough valuable nutrition to a meal.
d) if we take french fries off the menu, then more children are going to stop eating in the lunchroom.

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.