•Read the poem. • Describe when events occur in the poem “beware: do not read this poem.”
•Which events happen in the past?
• Which events happen in the present?
How does the poet’s decision to structure events so that they occur at different times create a sense of danger in the poem.

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.