It was difficult to extinguish because the fire was too hot.
what is the best way to revise this sentence?
it was difficult to extinguish it because the fire was too hot.
the fire was difficult to extinguish because it was too hot.
the hot fire made it difficult to extinguish it.
the sentence is correct as written.

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.