Nwoye knew that ikemefuna had been killed, and something seemed to give way inside him, like the snapping of a tightened bow. what is the probable connotation of the underlined words in this excerpt? a) nwoye feels like he is going to faint. b )nwoye is deeply saddened by ikemefuna’s death, and he rejects the custom of the clan that decreed his murder. c) nwoye is depressed at the news of ikemefuna’s death, but he accepts all the custom of his clan. d) nwoye is upset that his father took part in the killing.

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.