3. PART A: What does the phrase “metaphoric foundations” most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 1? A the mythic ideas of w
hat the city was built on B poetic descriptions of the original buildings in the city C early codes of law, originally written as myths D a comparison of two different cities
A. the mythic ideas of what the city was built on.
Explanation:
In the text, <em>Athena and Poseidon'd Contest for Athens</em>, the speaker talks about how the gods Athena and Poseidon were in a contest for the possession of the city of Athens. The story of how Athena came to be the <em>"patron deity of Athens"</em> reveals how the modern-day Athens came to be.
Paragraph 1 of the text describes how major gods were the basis of how the modern-day cities were established. Though ancient in their legends, they are nonetheless <em>"often conscripted into worthy causes, such as the creation of a new town; laying the metaphoric foundations for what was to prosper into our contemporary major cities that we still walk in today"</em>. The use of the word <em>"metaphoric foundations" </em>reveals how these mythic ideas became the basis of what a city was built on.
Dogs are often portrayed as very loyal animals. Do some research about the most loyal breeds, and write about why dogs are often seen as heroes in movies.
This is important because Tom's left arm was injured; an accident later mentioned in chapter 18, therefore he could not use his left hand. ... Ewell, not Tom, could be the one who is guilty.
