In these excerpts, how do both men use their personal histories to achieve their purpose? both men use their past experiences to show readers that they persevered and became accomplished readers and writers. both men use their personal histories to show readers the horrors and misery of being enslaved. both men share their past experiences to show readers that they are much smarter than the average person. both men share their personal stories to show readers that they are still having a very difficult time adjusting to european customs.

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.