What is pacing? (1 point)
Responses
how fast or slow the action in a narrative takes place
how fast or slow the action in a narrative takes place
how the main idea of the narrative affects the reader
how the main idea of the narrative affects the reader
how the writer develops the thoughts and feelings of the main character
how the writer develops the thoughts and feelings of the main character
how interesting the writer can make the narrative for the reader
None of the responses are correct. In science, pacing refers to the regularity or irregularity of a person's heartbeat or the electrical impulses that control the heartbeat. It can also refer to the rate at which a person walks or runs.
Pacing refers to how fast or slow the action in a narrative takes place.
The correct answer is: how fast or slow the action in a narrative takes place.
To determine the answer, we can eliminate the other options by examining their relevance to the concept of pacing.
- "How the main idea of the narrative affects the reader" is not directly related to the speed of action in a narrative.
- "How the writer develops the thoughts and feelings of the main character" refers to character development and not the pace of action.
- "How interesting the writer can make the narrative for the reader" relates to engaging the reader, but does not specifically address the speed of action.
By process of elimination, the only option that accurately defines pacing is "how fast or slow the action in a narrative takes place."