Read the passage. (1) With time and effort, we can replace fossil fuels with alternative sources of energy. (2) Alternative energy sources can help save the planet. (3) Unfortunately, most people use fossil fuels in their daily lives, so they will continue to use them unnecessarily. (4) Still, if enough citizens do their research and see the benefits of alternative energy, then we can turn the tide in our favor. (5) For example, using just 19 percent of unclaimed desert areas for solar installations could provide electricity for the entire nation. (6) If each individual who believes that alternative energy can make a difference takes a step away from fossil fuel use, then we can change the world.

How can the passage best be revised to eliminate logical fallacies and improve clarity? Select two options.

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.

in the quotation from passage, connie willis states that literature is a way for authors from the past to communicate with readers of today. we can read their stories, books, and other texts to learn lessons about life. willis refers to these lessons as messages “from beyond the grave.” willis has a favorable viewpoint about the timelessness of literature.

industrialization in great britain began with the global 'industrial revolution', a pioneer. industrialization in russia was the last in europe, a laggard.

great britain’s industrialization was driven by individual citizens, while russia’s was guided by the government.