Question

Read the excerpt from The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. Based on sentence structure, what is the pacing of the excerpt? Why?

For the truth was, it was extremely refreshing to be out in the summerhouse after many continuous days in the main building and neither of us was inclined to hurry with our tasks. Indeed, although one could not see out far that day on account of the encroaching mist, and the daylight too was rapidly fading by this stage, . . . I remember our often breaking off from our respective activities simply to gaze out at the views around us.
A. leisurely; to reflect the exciting situation described

B. fast-paced; to reflect the exciting situation described

C. leisurely; to reflect the relaxed situation described

D. fast-paced; to reflect the relaxed situation described

Answer 1

C. leisurely; to reflect the relaxed situation described

Step-by-step explanation:

In this excerpt from The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, the pacing of the selection is lackadaisical so as to mirror the relaxed situation portrayed. This must be done that way in order to present an idea clearly.

Answer 2

The correct answer is this: "C. leisurely; to reflect the relaxed situation described." Based on sentence structure, the pacing of the excerpt is leisurely in order to reflect the relaxed situation described. This has to be done that way in order to present an idea clearly.