Which statement best explains why “athena and Poseidon’s contest for Athens” is an example of a founding myth A. It tells a story about how Athens was named and acquired olive trees
B. It tells a story in which the gods created the city of Athens from nothing.
C. It tells a story about how the gods tricked humans into worshiping them
D. It tells a story about how the gods chose the land that would eventually become Athens

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.