Statement 1: i felt really frustrated at first when my candidate lost, but then i recovered and realized that life goes on. statement 2: mark passio defeated incumbent sheryl baines last night to claim the senate seat. baines's supporters appeared devastated when they heard the news. which is true regarding the two statements? a) both are examples of the objective point of view. b) both are examples of the subjective point of view. c) the first is an example of the subjective point of view; the second is an example of the objective point of view. d) the first is an example of the objective point of view; the second is an example of the subjective point of view.

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.

1.c

2.a

3.d

b. both have yearned to escape the environment they experienced as a child.

i believe the correct answer is a