Which statement best traces the development of a
central idea from one paragraph to the next?
The first paragraph discusses what unifies
Americans; the second describes America's
uniqueness among nations.
The first paragraph discusses America's diversity;
the second gives examples.
The first paragraph discusses conflict in America;
the second discusses solutions.
The first paragraph discusses America's diversity,
the second discusses the wealth of recent
immigrants.

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.