Question

which words best help to create a fast pace in the excerpt?
\sooner,\ \filled,\ and
eleased\
\yanked,\ \whipped,\ and \grabbed\
\wounded,\ \pulled,\ and \lower\
\dragon,\ \boat,\ and \oars\

Explanation:

To determine which words create a fast pace, we analyze the connotations of each option. Words like "yanked," "whipped," and "grabbed" are action - packed, vivid verbs that imply quick, forceful movements, which contribute to a sense of rapidity. In contrast, "sooner" is an adverb related to time but not as dynamic, "filled" and "released" are more neutral; "wounded," "pulled," "lower" are less energetic; and "dragon," "boat," "oars" are nouns, not action - driving words.

Answer:

B. “yanked,” “whipped,” and “grabbed”