Plain and simple, it means not having to die. The fear and the enigma of death is one of the most ancient and persisting human obsessions, that has been the subject of countless mythological stories and written pieces of literature.
In classic Greek and Roman literature, gods were immortal by definition. But there is also an interesting story about Cumaean Sybil, a priestess who was pursued by Apollo. When he promised to grant her one wish if she would yield to him, she asked to live eternally. But then she changed her mind and refused Apollo, who left her to decay alive, as she didn't ask for eternal youth.
In contemporary literature, there are numerous examples of fascination with the so-called "undead" - vampires, aliens, and other uncanny creatures.
The answer is <span>a. ennui, french </span>
The answer to the blank is “informal consensus”
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a. Active participation: This type of participation refers to the participation of an individual, or even a group of people, in a discussion or activity where by they show their caliber, aptitude and interest in the discussion. It may not always involve a group.
b. Informal consensus: This is where like minded individuals having similar interest and expertise in their arena, come together to discuss ideas and informally agree upon certain rules or norms to be followed for the presented idea or issue.
There will be no signed pact or agreement, yet the agreed rule would be made to be followed hence forth.
c. Informal conversation: This is more of a conversation between specifically two individuals who are having a talk on mundane topics with no specific aim of an outcome after the conversation.
d. Initial presentation: This is more of one individual doing a presentation in front a group of people, where the audience just hear to the speaker and the speaker presents his ideas or opinion on the topic.
