To write an effective informative essay, what should a writer do when collecting information? a. look for information that is unrelated to the writer’s opinion on the issue b. look for information that refutes the writer’s opinion on the issue c. make a list of both pros and cons on the issue and then weigh them d. make a list of cons and then begin writing an outline

It is not A I just took a quiz and it was wrong. My best guess would be C.

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.