Select each sentence that uses personification A) The night was silent except for the wind whispering through the trees.
B) The dog was panting from running down the street in the extreme heat.
C) Storm clouds rolled over the mountains and burst open with rain.
D) The waves danced across the shore of the lake.
E) In the living room, the cat laid stubbornly by the fire and refused to move.

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.