Read this paragraph from the text: A major problem for the Allies was communication. Many of the code breakers from Japan had been educated in the United States, and they had learned to speak English well. They could crack the codes about U. S. battle plans even before the orders were sent to the American troops on the front lines. This meant lost battles, lost ground, and lost lives for the Americans.

How does this paragraph affect the text?

A. It speeds up the pacing by describing action.

b. It slows down the pacing by describing action.

C. It speeds up the pacing by offering background information.

D. It slows down the pacing by offering background information.

Parallel structure practice instructions: if the sentence below does not have a parallel structure, retype it in a different color using parallel structure. if the sentence does have a parallel structure, type “correct” in a different color. 1. jumping, sprinting, and throwing the javelin are three activities involved in track and field. 2. marsha said that she would either go to see a movie or go to the park. correct. 3. moe and hank are planning to carpool to the party, to dance, and attending the after party. 4. bob had an active life: he swam twenty laps, ran five miles, and lifted weights every day. 5. to walk in another man’s shoes is knowing him. 6. to teach is to inspire young minds. 7. stephen’s mom complained that he had too many bad habits: he would never clean up his room, brush his teeth, or vacuuming the house. 8. justin likes swimming, hiking, and to go to concerts. 9. new orleans is famous for its food, jazz, and bourbon street. 10. cafe du monde is famous for its beignets, the coffee, and its cafe au lait.

What would be an example of foreshadowing in a story about a magician who ends up going bad from too much power? a. the author shows the magician preparing his tricks before a show. b. the narrator describes the magician's rise in popularity at the beginning of the story. c. the reader is first introduced to the magician having fun scaring audiences with his tricks. d. the story begins on a cold autumn day in the suburbs of a big city

Describe the term romanticism. how is it evident in the poems of the era? be sure to include information related to poems from at least two authors. support your response with evidence related to form, sound, structure, and other poetic elements.