Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text? A.
Few prisoners were subjected to death marches, as Allied troops were able to
intervene during the evacuations.
B.
Toward the end of the war, some concentration camp prisoners were able to
escape the SS during evacuations.
C.
The frequent transportation of concentration camp prisoners was done to
confuse and discourage Allied forces.
D. Evacuations of concentration camps became known as death marches that le
to the brutal deaths of thousands of people.

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.