Write a well-organized 2–3 paragraph analysis communicating the ideas you developed during your close reading of either “August Heat” or “Nameless, Tennessee.” Choose a couple of elements to close read for in those 2-3 paragraphs. For example, you might choose to close read for figurative language and theme. Or you might choose character and point of view. Or you might choose setting and plot. You decide two elements to analyze with your close read and share them in 2-3 paragraphs.

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.

where are the options? i can try to if you add them : )

she needs to add a conclusion summing up the entire essay along with an ending sentence to complete it all nicely.