Which claim about traffic congestion is supported by the graph? a) New York City commuters spend less time annually delayed by traffic
congestion than the average for very large cities.
b) Los Angeles commuters are delayed more hours annually by traffic congestion
than are commuters in Washington, D. C.
c) Commuters in Washington, D. C., face greater delays annually due to traffic
congestion than do commuters in New York City.
d) Commuters in Detroit spend more time delayed annually by traffic congestion
than do commuters in Houston, Atlanta, and Chicago.

(i can't select because there is no options but, i will answer) using evidence effectively. most of the assignments you will do in university will ask you to make an argument, to take a stance, or to prove a hypothesis. the best way to do this is to research the topic, develop a thesis statement, hypothesis, or claim and then use evidence to support this claim.

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.