One way the author characterizes the people with whom her family shares a Chicago neighborhood is A. none of them have the down payment required to buy their own home. B. they fight constantly about turf issues. C. they resent Mexican-Americans because of the jobs they take away from them. D. none of them pay much attention to the neighborhood children.

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.

the answer is c. he is an efficient leader who prompts his crew to work quickly .

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