Read this paragraph from the text: A major problem for the Allies was communication. Many of the code breakers from Japan had been educated in the United States, and they had learned to speak English well. They could crack the codes about U. S. battle plans even before the orders were sent to the American troops on the front lines. This meant lost battles, lost ground, and lost lives for the Americans.

How does this paragraph affect the text?

A. It speeds up the pacing by describing action.

b. It slows down the pacing by describing action.

C. It speeds up the pacing by offering background information.

D. It slows down the pacing by offering background information.