Reread lines 147-193. is parris' behavior in this section consistent to what we have already learned about his character?

The correct answer is Parris's behavior in this section is not consistent to what we have already learned about his character.

Explanation:

Parris is a reverend in Salem, who has taken more than three years to earn people's respect.

In these lines the inconsistency of their acts can be observed since we have learned that he never liked children until the crisis in Salem occurred; he asked his niece insistently if she and his daughter had done anything else that day in the forest, if they had invoked some spirit. And yet, when he is seen talking in these lines, he firmly assures that there is no witchcraft in what happened with his daughter Betty.

His behavior is not only inconsistent, but also unethical for a reverend. Since he decides to put his personal interests first, such as the preservation of his position in the parish or the life of his daughter, instead of acting as a reverend is supposed to act.

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.