This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A
How does the text structure in paragraphs 3 and 4 contribute to the meaning of
the passage as a whole?
The author shows how problems with student performance can be
solved by art programs.
The author compares students who have art programs in school with
those who do not.
The author explains the effect art programs have on children's mental
development.
The author outlines examples of art programs that would be best to
include in school.

as much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

sadly it cannot chuck wood

so are we writing a song for you or are we making characters for you.

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.