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 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 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 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 slow pace is used to provide background information about the conflict between the main characters.

Answer 1

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

This evaluation accurately reflects the descriptive language and detailed imagery used to portray the atmosphere and setting, emphasizing the slow movement of time as Luisa walks through the city.