The Crocodile's Treason South African Folktale Crocodile was, in the days when animals still could talk, the acknowledged foreman of all water creatures and if one should judge from appearances one would say that he still is. One year it was exceedingly dry, and the water of the river where they had lived dried up and became scarce, he was forced to make a plan to trek over to another river a short distance from there. 7) Given the title of the story, as well as certain hints in the given excerpt, it is reasonable to presume that a major theme of the tale is A) Misunderstandings often happen between different groups. B) Peace is a highly desirable ideal. C) War, while terrible, can sometimes be glorious and righteous. D) Some creatures are treacherous, and cannot be trusted.

C

Explanation:

she doesnt want to fail her mother again

explanation:

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.