Read the following excerpt from a speech given by a national leader: Ten years ago, we watched Sinesthesia, a new republic, fall victim to the seductive power of fascism. Five years ago, we watched as the nation suspended voting rights Today, we hear that the national assembly has been dismantled. We are a democracy, and we will defend our fellow freedom-lovers around the world. The costs of ignoring totalitarianism are simply too high. Which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of parallel structure is effective in this passage? O A. It emphasizes how Sinesthesia has changed over time. OB. It suggests that an outside force is behind the suspension of democracy. O C. It implies that the totalitarianism began earlier than previously thought OD. It emphasizes how different the events have been in Sinesthesia.

Why does the author of “about a girl” begin the article with the statement “blessed as i am with an ordinary memory”? a.) she wants to show readers she is an ordinary person to them relate to her writing. b.)she believes readers take their memories for granted and wants them to learn how to appreciate memories instead. c.) she wants readers to be for what they have. d.)she feels that she is able to remember absolutely everything.

In about two hundred words, explain how the author's use of folktales and symbolism add meaning to the story and convey the central theme of the novel: the disintegration of the traditional igbo society as a result of its contact with european practices and beliefs.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?