1. in "a occurrence at owl creek bridge" the gray-clad soldier who tells farquhar about the bridge is

a. on his way to the bridge

b. a federal scout.

c. frightened of being caught and hanged

d. planning to burn the bridge.

2.a flashback occurs when

a. a writer gives stubble hints that something is going on

b. a writer reminds the reader of something that happened at the beginning of a story

c. a writer suspends the present story to recall an important event that affected the main character(s)

d. a writer tells a story "backwards"

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.