Read each sentence. underline the simple subject. then circle the word in the predicate that is linked to the subject by the verb

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.

although there are different versions for the fairy tale little red riding hood,   as the one from grimm brothers and perrault, all of the versions show the huntsman as a man who is in perfect harmony with nature. the statement that best describe him, the huntsman, is that he is a true hero who inspires those around him due to his words and actions. the way he acts show internal reflections that are an example to follow by anybody who takes the time to analysing them. he shows altruism actions when he aside puts his job just to check the grandmother is well, by doing this he could notice at an early stage what has happened and could save her.