Which of the following best describes the function of the first paragraph? Please help me as soon as possible. It is timed. And I’m really confused whether it’s B or D?

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.

What is the main conflict in this excerpt from “rumplestiltskin” by the brothers grimm?

What piece of evidence does not provide good support for this claim?