The whole experience with this film triggered Robert to write a book, Rebel without a Crew: How a 23-year old film-maker
made a $7000 movie and became a Hollywood Player. He reveals how he frugally spent next to nothing for what the
professionals spend millions on, and how he dodged the sneaky lures of the movie studios in order to maintain his cause. His
movie and book helped spur the independent film market of the 1990s.
Determine the meaning of the word Frugally in the passage above. Use context clues to help you.
a generously
c. wastefully
b. inexpensively
d. methodically

C

Explanation:

"Frugal" means economical, which means 'inexpensive.'

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.