Odysseus, the hero from Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, does not kill the brutish cyclops, Polyphemus, because Odysseus and his men would be trapped in the cave.
“Then he rolled a huge stone to the mouth of the cave—so huge that two and twenty strong four-wheeled wagons would not be enough to draw it from its place against the doorway.”
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The option that most effectively completes the sentence is “allowing world nations freedom of choice, within reason, promotes peace”. According to John Kennedy in his speech delivered at the American University, nations (in this case he refers to the Soviet Union) should not try to impose rules on other nations as this interferes with the process of peace and creates tension.
Read the excerpt from "A Quilt of a Country."
America is an improbable idea. A mongrel nation built of
ever-changing disparate parts, it is held together by a notion,
the notion that all men are created equal, though everyone
knows that most men consider themselves better than
someone. "Of all the nations in the world, the United States
was built in nobody's image," the historian Daniel Boorstin
wrote. That's because it was built of bits and pieces that
seem discordant, like the crazy quilts that have been one of
its great folk-art forms, velvet and calico and checks and
brocades. Out of many, one. That is the ideal.
Quindlen uses the context of American diversity to help
readers rethink the concept of American identity and
understand that she supports the idea of unity among
Americans of all cultures.
Understanding that Quindien is the descendant of
immigrants helps the reader realize that she supports the
idea that some cultures are naturally better than others.
Quindlen uses the context of living in the United States
during the 9/11 attacks to help the reader realize that she
feels that unity among all Americans is impossible to
achieve.
Understanding that Quindlen is an immigrant from
another country helps readers realize that she
understands societies like the United States more than
most people.
Answer:
B). Understanding that Quindlen is the descendant of immigrants helps the reader realize that she supports the idea that some cultures are naturally better than others.
Explanation:
Context plays a vital role in assisting the readers to understand the author's intended idea more clearly and comprehensively. It equips the readers with the necessary historical, political, social, or cultural information regarding the time when the text was written that the readers require to make meaning of the text.
As per the question, the second statement most appropriately elaborates that 'knowing that Quindlen is the descendant of immigrants assists the readers to understand that the author backs the idea of some culture being naturally better than others.' It aids the readers to not only understand the author's perspective and meaning of the excerpt comprehensively but also in analyzing the text. Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Answer:
Quindlen uses the context of American diversity to help readers rethink the concept of American identity and understand that she supports the idea of unity among Americans of all cultures.
Explanation:
Just did the quiz
Answer:
The responsibilities of the moderator are:
* To prepare an agenda
* To help the group stay on task
* To remind the group of the rules
Explanation:
The general function of a moderator as the word says is to moderate the dialogue, participation, and time that is used by each person that is involved in either a debate or a session of ideas and commentaries, a moderator must be unbiased and respectful with everyone, as they have to focus on helping then in conveying their messages the best way.
The responsibilities of a moderator in a group include preparing an agenda, helping the group stay on task, and reminding the group of the rules.
The responsibilities of a moderator in a group include:
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Answer:
By including facts, it backs up what your saying when sharing information (history) with someone. If you share your opinion it helps the reader or person your sharing with connect.