What does the question ask the student to demonstrate? Check all that apply.

•an understanding of the big picture
•an understanding of the writer's thesis
•an understanding of how the parts contribute to the
whole
•an understanding of rhetorical strategies
•an understanding of how writers appeal to an
audience

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 should be a)directions.

1# the answer is c

2#the answer is a

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