Which sentence is wrong because it's not parallel? a. if you come to the cabin this weekend, either we can water-ski or we can take a canoe out for some fishing. b. if you come to the cabin this weekend, we can either go waterskiing or take a canoe out for some fishing, c. if you come to the cabin this weekend, either we can go waterskiing or take a canoe out for some fishing. d. if you come to the cabin this weekend, we can either water-ski or fish from a canoe.

What is the definition of scathing? a. to assail with abusive language c. to deter by advice or persuasion b. bitterly severe, as a remark d. the west wind; a mild wind

Returning from vietnam, we were indeed given a parade. crowds of screaming people waving signs — not just on one road, one day. no, they were everywhere. every day. on the streets, on the television, on the radio. a hot, angry tangle of shaking fists and ugly words that threatened us like a monster with a hundred heads. our country had chewed us up and spit us out, and now we were being treated as if it were our fault. what is one way the author's use of language contributes to the tone of this passage? a. the use of figurative language creates a feeling of resentment. b. the phrase "hot, angry tangle" is used sarcastically to create irony. c. the word "parade" is used sarcastically to create a lighthearted mood. d. the parallelism draws attention to the confusion of those returning.

Imagination. experience. determination. trustworthiness.