She heard something. maybe the back door. there was a creak on the stairs, then another sound like a quiet motor. she froze. her heart beat in her chest. she had to stay quiet. she shut her eyes. her door creaked open. she held her breath. which statement best describes how the pacing of the passage affects the tone? a. the quick pace give the passage a relaxed tone. b. the slow pace give the passage a bored tone. c. the quick pace give the passage a suspenseful tone. d. the slow pace give the passage an excited tone.