Which sentence uses parallel structure? a it is important to study, staying on top of your homework, and go to class. b my three favorite activities are singing, dancing, and to go to the mall. c there is nothing he likes better than to cook, eating, and cleaning up? d when you meet someone, you should say hello, smile, and shake hands.

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.