Emilee is the head of a large veterinary hospital. She takes care of many duties to keep the hospital up and running. That is why Emilee has put Alonzo in charge of Human Resources. What types of duties might Alonzo have in this position? Does allowing Alonzo to handle things like hiring new vet techs or filing the employee health insurance forms mean that Emilee does not care about the hospital? Explain how Alonzo’s position benefits Emilee in her job.

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.