Connotations of the poem "what if we were alone"by William Stafford

Explanation:

First thing you need to do is simplify the expression by combining like terms:

2 + 2 - 4 + 8d = 4

4 - 4 + 8d = 4

0 + 8d = 4

8d = 4

Next step is you need to try to isolate the unknown on one side of the equation.

To do this, you transpose or you divide both sides of the equation by 8, to keep the equation true:

We simplify the fraction:

If you want to check, just substitute the value of d.

2 + 2 - 4 + 8(1/2) = 4

0 + 4 = 4

4 = 4

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.