The following line from "the story of an hour" describes mrs. mallard:
"she did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her."

why might she consider her joy monstrous?

because it was brought about by tragedy

because she had not planned for it

because she was afraid to be happy

because it made her sister angry

Because it was brought about by tragedy.

The following line from "The Story of an Hour" describes Mrs. Mallard: "She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her." was brought about by tragedy.

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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.