Which structural characteristic of “a servant to servants” reveals that the poem is written in blank verse? (select all that apply.) a.) monologue b.) lack of rhyme c.) regular meter d.) use of colloquial language

The correct answers are B and C.

Lack of rhyme and regular meter are some of the characteristics of a blank verse. Blank verse is called that way because it has no rhyme whatsoever - the words at the end of each line don't rhyme with each other. Additionally, blank verse has a specific meter - it is always written in iambic pentameters, like Shakespeare did.

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.