C. Was
It says "my parents or my older sister". The last subject stated is "my older sister" which is singular. And the only choice that's singular is 'was'. So that should be the answer.
This is an argument, because Obama is striving to prove that America needs a new strategy for energy. In this argument he uses logos when he gives the audience specific statistics to support his point. He also uses pathos when he appeals to the emotions of the audience, the emotion of hope for a brighter and cleaner future.
The answer is C because she is sayiong that she has a withering heart which means she is sad so must be cuz she wants a kid because she talks about a child.
