Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet. Ophelia: Larded with 'sweet flower; Which bewept to the grave did go With true-love showers. Claudius: How do you, pretty lady? Ophelia: Well, God 'ild you! They say the owl was a baker's daughter. Lord! we know what we are, but know not what we may be. God be at your table! Which words describe Ophelia in the excerpt? Select 3 options. muddled controlling illogical deceitful melancholy

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.