"An Italian kept a fruit-stand on a corner where he had

good aim at the people who

came down from the elevated

station, and at those who

went along two thronged

streets."

A. exposition

B. rising action

C. falling action

A. exposition

Explanation:

The text above is an example of an exposition of the plot.

The exhibition is part of the plot where the elements that make up the story are presented. These elements are the characters, their characteristics, what they do, where they are, what the scenario is like, what their thinking is, among others. The purpose of the exhibition is to introduce these elements into the story, giving characteristics that make the reader familiar and ready to enter the story, knowing the basic elements that compose it.

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.

wheres the options? i dont think this can be solved with out the options