The following question refers to “the most dangerous game”:
what is zaroff’s main reason for preferring to hunt human beings rather than animals?

hunting men is more of a challenge than hunting beasts.

there is no other big game on his island.

he doesn't like to kill innocent creatures.

he hates humanity and wants to take revenge against it.

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.