1. according to the transactional model, senders and receivers exert only minimal effort in a communication exchange. are passive in when conversing interpersonally. have only one role only in a conversation. participate equally and simultaneously in a given interaction.

The answer is: participate equally and simultaneously in a given interaction.

The transactional model of communication indicates that the communication process involves the active and simultaneous participation of both parties acting as senders and receivers. In that respect, the coding and decoding processes include reactions and responses in a cyclical interaction between sender and receiver.

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 die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."