The Slow March of Light by Heather B. Moore Winter kept a tight grip and didn’t want to let go, or at least it seemed like it. Luisa and her father’s apartment in Berlin was close to the Soviet sector of the city, where the buildings seemed grayer, the streets barer, and the wind colder. The clouds hung low and seemed almost iridescent with coal dust from heaters burning nonstop. As she walked the streets on the way to the hospital, she was grateful for her winter coat. The Slow March of Light © Heather B. Moore, published by Shadow Mountain Publishing Question Use the paragraph to answer the question. Which answer choice accurately evaluates the pacing in this paragraph? (1 point) Responses A fast pace is used to show how Luisa feels about the Soviet sector. A fast pace is used to show how Luisa feels about the Soviet sector. A fast pace is used to introduce the conflict between different sectors of Berlin. A fast pace is used to introduce the conflict between different sectors of Berlin. A slow pace is used to describe the setting during Luisa’s walk to the hospital. A slow pace is used to describe the setting during Luisa’s walk to the hospital. A slow pace is used to provide background information about the conflict between the main characters. A slow pace is used to provide background information about the conflict between the main characters.

Answer 1

The correct choice is: A slow pace is used to describe the setting during Luisa’s walk to the hospital.

The paragraph uses detailed imagery and descriptive language to create a vivid picture of Luisa’s environment, which contributes to a slower pacing that emphasizes the atmosphere and setting rather than rapid action or conflict.