1. What is the purpose of the parallelism in the first sentence? A. It contrasts the protesters in Birmingham with protesters in other southern cities.
A. It contrasts the protesters in Birmingham with protesters in other southern cities.

B. It highlights the positive traits of the people who are protesting for greater freedoms.
B. It highlights the positive traits of the people who are protesting for greater freedoms.

C. It clarifies the idea that there are various ways to protest injustice.
C. It clarifies the idea that there are various ways to protest injustice.

D. It emphasizes the moral evil of the people who oppose extending civil rights to all.