Question

question 3 of 10which example from \a visit of charity\ slows down the pacing of the story?a. \wait for me!\ she shouted. as though at an imperial command, the bus ground to a stop. she jumped on and took a big bite out of the apple.b. one old woman was pulling the door open in short, gradual jerks, and when she saw the nurse a strange smile forced her old face dangerously awry.c. then something was snatched from marians hand - the little potted plant. \flowers!\ screamed the old woman.d. suddenly marian saw a hand, quick as a bird claw, reach up in the air and pluck the white cap off her head.

Explanation:

• Option A: The actions ("shouted", "jumped on", "took a big bite") are quick - paced.
• Option B: The description of the old woman pulling the door "in short, gradual jerks" and the slow, detailed description of her smile "forced her old face dangerously awry" slows down the pacing. It focuses on a single, deliberate action and facial expression.
• Option C: The action of something being "snatched" and the old woman "screamed" is a sudden, quick event.
• Option D: The description of the hand being "quick as a bird claw" and "pluck" is a fast - paced action.

Answer:

B. One old woman was pulling the door open in short, gradual jerks, and when she saw the nurse a strange smile forced her old face dangerously awry.