Hi,
I believe you are correct, the best answer is probably C, physical gestures.
~Elisabeth
The attributes which make any type of government unique are it's characteristic. As a government form, some characteristics of a welfare state are a benefit and some are not.
Extra words in a sentence that add detail and are set off by commas are called nonessential elements. This is because they are not essential to the sentence and story, they are simply an added bonus, without them the sentence still makes sense.
The theme that best established the conflict in this passage is:
Advances in technology can lead to devastation.
In a way the author tries to explain that even with our incredible technological advances and superior knowledge, the gods can have the possibility of destroying themselves with nuclear weapons.
