Read the excerpt below from little women and answer the question. as she came walking in, looking very tired but as composed as ever, she observed that every vestige of the unfortunate fete had disappeared… based on the clues provided in the excerpt, which of the following is the best definition of the word vestige as it is used here? a). the smallest possible amount of something b). a part that is less developed or of no use c). a visible sign left behind after something no longer exists d). an article of clothing

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.