Which statement best describes Thomas Paine's use of evidence in the passage? A. Paine used empirical evidence to support the claim that the Continental Army had performed creditably. O B. Paine used empirical evidence to support his claim that Howe's Army had decisively defeated the Continental Army. O C. Paine used anecdotal evidence to support his claim that the Continental Army had performed creditably. OD Paine used anecdotal evidence to support his claim that Howe's Army had decisively defeated the Continental Army.

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.