What is the effect of the author's choice to tell this story in the present tense in "rescue mission"? it enables the author to use flashback and foreshadowing to build tension. it convey the intensity of the situation the narrator experiences. it to portray the adventurous nature of the narrator. it creates a confident and self-assured tone.

the dictionary definition of ubiquitous is "present, appearing, or found everywhere".

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.