The speaker of the poem "Maps" outlines the disadvantages of maps.
QUESTION: Do you think that maps and borders have any positive traits, or do you
agree with the speaker?

Maps and borders do have positive traits. An example of a positive trait for borders is, they help keep people safe and secure on both sides. A example of a positive trait of a map is, if you get lost you can pinpoint your location and find your destination.

b. cronkite, a trusted television personality, declared that the war was unwinnable and told the american people that the government had better find a way out

even though it went against everything the news anchors typically stood for, cronkite voiced an opinion and took a stance, telling the us that there was no way they were going to win, the war was going to end in a stalemate. 

my best guess would be: d allusion

makes the most sense