The Diamond Necklace by Guy de Maupassant She turned distractedly toward him. “I have—I have—I’ve lost Madame Forestier’s necklace,” she cried. He stood up, bewildered. “What!—how? Impossible!” 1 of 3 Question Use the passage to answer the question. How does the author establish pacing in this excerpt? (1 point) Responses They use descriptive words, like bewildered and thunderstruck, in order to create a slow pace. They use descriptive words, like bewildered and thunderstruck , in order to create a slow pace. They incorporate dialogue between two characters in order to create a fast pace. They incorporate dialogue between two characters in order to create a fast pace. They depict a climactic and emotional event in order to create a slow pace. They depict a climactic and emotional event in order to create a slow pace. They include short sentences and rapid speech in order to create a fast pace.

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The correct response is: They incorporate dialogue between two characters in order to create a fast pace.

This choice highlights how the use of dialogue can quicken the pace of the narrative, as characters express urgency and emotional intensity in their exchanges.