Naomi has been assigned to write a short story for her english class, and she has chosen to write a mystery. which opening sentence would be best if she wants to create a mood of suspense?
a.
the lone streetlight barely lit the sidewalk in front of her as tess hurried along in the dark, praying the footsteps she heard were just echoes of her own on the pavement.
b.
tess knew the road well, as it was the one she walked every day to and from her summer job at the grocery store, though being out at night made it a little harder to get her bearings.
c.
as she made her way down the sidewalk that night, tess could hear a dog barking, which reminded her of her own mutt, jake, who'd be waiting at home to welcome her.
d.
the cherry trees were in full bloom, and their blossoms fell like snow as tess headed for home after work, enjoying the city street blanketed with a light coat of pinkish white.

yes yes it does !

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 five curious-looking beans

faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or undertaking.