Read the excerpt from "On Civil Disobedience." Send us to prison and we will live there as in a paradise. Ask us to mount the scaffold and we will do so laughing.
Which choice best describes how this use of parallelism strengthens the message Gandhi is conveying?

A It demonstrates his rhetorical skills and establishes his authority. It demonstrates his rhetorical skills and establishes his authority.

B It connects related actions to emphasize his willingness to cooperate. It connects related actions to emphasize his willingness to cooperate.

C It adds a soothing rhythm that matches his obliging tone. It adds a soothing rhythm that matches his obliging tone.

D It contrasts government actions with peaceful responses.

there on the beach was a struggling turtle.   around its bright green neck was a loop of soda can rings.   in order to the planet, i have made a few changes to my life.   the first change is reducing the number of straws used. the second change was to recycle.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

you may not think straws have a large impact but they do.   imagine for every straw you sip out of a poor, , adorable turtle is being harmed.   one way i chipped in to is by using metal straws.   these straws are reusable and inexpensive.   another change is simply turning down straws.   by refusing a straw, i’m the turtles one drink at a time.  

however, the ocean just doesn't have turtles.   there are lots of creatures that live there and are harmed by all the litter.   to prevent litter from growing it’s important to recycle.   for me, i have started to buy most goods that are made out of recycled material.   pura vidas, chacos, purses, and too many other items to even count.   plus, when you buy those products they give money to charities.   not only am i the environment, but i’m also feeling better about my self.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

explanation:

1)they use panels

2)they include images and words.

3)they contain gutters.

the word that best matches the meaning of the expression "went to the big ocean" is died.

the goldfish died, which is why the father looks at the children mournfully. the "big ocean" is the father's way of saying fish heaven. he could have just said that the goldfish died, but this way, the children imagine the fish in a bigger, better place instead of just picturing a dead fish.

explanation:

the correct answer is (a) . answer should be simple, clear and brief.