- Why do writers use outlines?

- to categorize the main points

- to organize the paragraphs in an order that makes sense to the topic

- to help fully develop each paragraph/idea

Explanation:

Outlines serve many purposes to a writer- they're kinda like a blueprint for their writing. Basically, outlines serve the three purposes above to help prevent a writer from getting stuck when they actually begin to write an essay.

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explanation:

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.