From “elegy written in a country churchyard” by thomas gray the boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, and all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave, awaits alike the inevitable hour. the paths of glory lead but to the grave. what element of neoclassical poetry is demonstrated in the images and phrasing of this pre-romantic stanza? a) formal polish b) focus on nature c) life of common folk d) heightened emotion

Which is the best contrast between the heracles myth and christopher reeve's life story? a. the mythical heracles and christopher both endured many trials calling on their reserves of strength and character. b. christopher reeve was injured on a horse, but heracles fought a bear. c. heracles' journey into the dark world of the afterlife pales beside christopher reeve's real-life struggle against grief and depression. d. heracles wasn't real but christopher reeve was.