To better tell a story or emphasize a point, authors sometimes use allusions that involve references to myths, classical, or traditional texts. Mythology, classic literature, and traditional literature are all types of literary genres. Allusions are an important part of understanding literature because they give us a deeper understanding of an author’s message. An author can skillfully draw upon allusions to give a story, poem, play, or other literary form more meaning or to provide clues about an author’s message.
You’re probably familiar with Greek and Roman myths. The Greeks and Romans had many gods and goddesses in common, but the Roman name often differed from the Greek name. Gods and goddesses from Roman and Greek mythology are often alluded to in other pieces of literature. For this reason, it’s nice to know about Roman and Greek mythology as you read more difficult texts in high school.
Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, for example, is chock full of allusions to gods and goddesses. For example, in Act I, Scene 4, Mercutio tells Romeo to “Take Cupid’s wings and fly higher than the average man.” And Romeo responds with “His (meaning Cupid’s) arrow has pierced me too deeply, so I can’t fly high with his cheerful feathers.” In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, affection, and love. Even though Mercutio has encouraged Romeo to dance like a man in love—like the winged Cupid—Romeo responds that he can't because he’s so much in love that it's weighing him down and making him unhappy.
Answer:
c
Explanation:
A) Egyptians focused on rituals and daily prayers while Mesopotamians were more focused on preparing for the afterlife. - false, since the Egyptians focused on afterlife
B) Egyptians were mainly monotheistic and focused on one God while Mesopotamian beliefs focused on nature gods and goddesses. - false, the Egyptians were polytheistic
C) Egyptians were more concerned with preparing for the afterlife, while Mesopotamian beliefs focused on warring gods and goddesses.
D) Egyptians did not have religious myths or specific gods, whereas Mesopotamians had a collection of stories to explain the creation of the world. - false - they had a lot of myths!
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Good choice:
Georgia’s economy grew and became much stronger.
Explanation:
World War Two fostered industrial development thanks to investments and new factories, improved living stardards and the well-being of Georgia´s people. Until 1941 , it had been a rather rural state with low quality of life.
One of the most significant factors that led to the rise of the free enterprise system was the industrial revolution, which made capitalism much easier and led governments to have a more "hands off" approach.
