It takes many months for runners to train for a marathon. at first, new runners begin with only half a mile to a mile. with each week, runners build up their endurance and run further. in the end, runners are prepared for the many miles they are required to run.
→which method of development was used in this paragraph? ←
a.) example
b.) cause and effect
c.) sequence of events
d.) comparison and contrast

It's C

Explanation:

It describes the sequence of the runners activities. You can tell by these phrases: At first, With each week, In the end.

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.

answer: a

explanation: