What does the phrase "the scalding humor that erupted like bubbles in lye" suggest about Dee? (Paragraph 14)
A Her sense of humor is hurtful.
B. She has a boring sense of humor,
C. She doesn't often show her funny side.
D. Her sense of humor is difficult to understand.

A. Her sense of humor is hurtful

Explanation:

Walker makes this clear through this brief description of Dee. "Scalding" implies burning or blistering -- something hot and painful. "Lye" is a solution used for cleaning, one that causes painful burns if touched.

This brief description truly summarizes Dee's character: angry, abrasive, and antagonistic to her others, especially her family.

the nation will get back everything that was lost

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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.