Select the correct answer. how are a persuasive essay and an expository essay different? a. in a persuasive essay, the writer develops a story using a plot, characters, and a setting, while in an expository essay, the writer tells the story of a personal experience and comments on it. b. in a persuasive essay, the writer tries to convince the reader to agree with the point of view presented, while in an expository essay, the writer describes and explains all sides of a topic or issue. c. in a persuasive essay, the writer describes and explains all sides of a topic or issue, while in an expository essay, the writer tries to convince the reader to agree with the point of view presented. d. in a persuasive essay, the writer tries to convince the reader to agree with the point of view presented, while in an expository essay, the writer narrates

The correct answer is b. You can tell because of the word persuasive.

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.