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After looking at much of the evidence, Arlo took a(n)
stance on the issue, believing that there
was no absolute right or wrong.
Use the thesaurus entry for mediate to answer the
question.
mediate
adj
Definition: occupying a middle position
Synonyms: central, intermediate, medium, middle
Antonyms: extreme, farthest, outermost, utmost
verb
Definition: to get something by working with both sides
in a dispute
Synonyms: interpose, intercede, intervene
Antonyms: avoid, disregard, ignore, overlook

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.

pretty sure the answers are 1 b 2 c idk hope it is right

are there any choices to this question