Question

Read this passage:
As she walked vaguely up the steps she shifted the small
pot from hand to hand; then she had to set it down and
remove her mittens before she could open the heavy door. Which phrase from this passage of "A Visit to Charity' helps slow down the
pacing of the story?
A. walked vaguely
B. set it down
C. hand to hand
D. she could open

Answer 1

Answer: a. Walked Vaguely

Explanation: The phrase from the passage that helps slow down the pacing of the story is "walked vaguely". When someone walks vaguely they are walking slowly or without real purpose. This shows that the girl was walking slowly therefore slowing the pacing of the story down.

Answer 2

Answer:

Walked Vaguely

Explanation: