Two small boats moved toward the island.

Manjiro's heart beat deep in his stomach. His already weak limbs felt numb. The world began to spin again and he thought he might faint.

"Boats!" he croaked. Finding his voice, he shouted, "Rescue!"

—Heart of a Samurai,
Margi Preus

How do these words affect the pacing of the passage?

They slow down the pace.
They steadily maintain the pace.
They quicken the pace.
They have no effect on the pace.

You have been given the assignment of speaking about the affects of illegal drug use on youth in america. which of the following types of research is likely not to be necessary while preparing for your speech? a. a government website with statistics on convictions for possession among adolescents under the age of 18 b. a library book about the pharmaceutical drug industry in america c. a recent article from cnn. com about a special home for teenagers addicted to drugs d. a website that provides support for parents whose children are in rehab

What is more suitable: i hope you have a good time in ireland or i hope you are having a good time in ireland?

Which event in chapter 3 seems like it will be the climax of mice and men