In this quotation, Dekanawidah is suggesting that a bird will watch out for potential threats and warn the Nation.
someone will always watch from the top of the Tree of Long Leaves.
the Great Creator, who dwells in the heavens, will keep the Iroquois safe.
the Iroquois nation will protect itself by carefully watching out for danger.

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.