Which statement best explains how specific word choices support the author's purpose and overall meaning? Trailheads" is slang that supports the overall meaning that hiking takes place or trails rather than in uncharted wilderness. Crampons" is technical language that supports the overall meaning that Greco is a town centered on the hiking-related tourist industry. "Spectacular hikes" is technical language that supports the overali Meaning that Greco is an extremely scenic location. incredible views" is slang that supports the overall meaning that the hikes offer a valuable experience.

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.

this answer to this question is c. allegory

why?

stories with allegories have a hidden symbolic meaning with a theme. the hidden meaning can be political, or other real life problems.

ugly things like bugs or something?