Which statement best explains how the pacing affects the development of
this story?
ROB. [Gesturing to MIKE, who has walked onstage] That's my brother. I
guess I might as well tell you about him. He was 16 when I was born,
and from the very beginning, he was my hero. He'd come home from
college and give me piggyback rides that made me feel like I was king
of the mountain. He was at least eight feet tall and knew everything.
Even now that I'm 23, there's a part of me that still feels like he can do
no wrong.
OA. The slow pace of the passage allows the audience to appreciate
what Rob's relationship with Mike felt like as a young child.
OB. The fast pace of the passage shows the audience that Rob is
eager to discuss everything he loves about his brother.
OC. The slow pace of the passage makes it clear to the audience that
Rob's memory is not reliable.
OD. The fast pace of the passage reflects the excitement Rob had as a
child getting to spend time with his brother.