Which of the following statements expresses a fact?
a. the government should impose higher taxes on the rich.
b. if the u. s. government had imposed more restrictions on banks, the
economy would be much stronger now.
c. the state of economy will be the most important factor in the next election.
d. the recession that began in 2008 affected the entire global economy

sis. it's been a while since a read that and had that class so i can't answer for u

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.