Ais typically defined as two or more independent clauses joined without a punctuation mark or coordinating conjunction.

This sentence is incomplete. Its full version is:

A is typically defined as two or more independent clauses joined without a punctuation mark or coordinating conjunction.

A. sentence fragment

B. complex-compound sentence

C. compound sentence

D. run-on sentence

It is option D (run-on sentence)

Explanation:

According to the definition, run-on sentences are complete sentences put together without a punctuation mark or coordinating conjunction.

For example, "I love traveling I would travel a lot if I had enough money."

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.

i may be wrong but i think your answer is flashback