Explanation:
Why do you think the Tucks can't keep a job, rather they need to make things to sell from town to town? They hate working. ... They can't find jobs because they are old. They have to keep changing jobs so no one knows they are not aging.
Answer:
C. The theme that trying too hard or aiming to high can cause one to fail.
Explanation:
Ovid's story of Daedalus and Icarus tells the mythical tale of an imprisoned Daedalus making wings with wax and using it to escape from the island that he and his son were kept in. Meanwhile, Pieter Bruegel's oil painting "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus" presents an image of the fall of Icarus with only his legs visible above the water while he fell from the sky, plunging head first.
In the painting, though the character of Daedalus isn't visible, the theme of trying too hard which led to the disastrous drowning is perfectly shown through the fall of Icarus. This <u>theme of aiming too high or getting greedy from the myth seems to be the common element that Bruegel retain in his painting.</u>
I would say it is too wordy. Try breaking it into 2 sentences or combining them better.
A claim must be arguable but stated as a fact. It must be debatable with evidence. It's not a personal opinion or feeling. It defines your writing goals. A good claim must be specific and is a focused argument.
Here's an example: A teenager wants a new phone because of the following claims...
- Everyone at school has it.
- It's popular.
- It's "useful."
Answer:
Measurement is calculating the length of things. For example, a ruler could help you measure things.
