Niccolo machiavelli's goal in writing the prince was to select one: a. persuade the italian states to unite against foreign aggressors. b. explain how power works. c. teach rulers to be more cunning and manipulative. d. outline the uses of fear and respect. e. all these answers are correct.

e. All these answers are correct.

Explanation:

"The Prince" (published 1532) is a political treatise written by diplomat and politician Niccolo Machiavelli (1469 – 1527). The book justifies the use of immoral means by prince to achieve glory and survival.

Option A (states to unite) is discussed in chapter 3 and to some extent in chapter 19.

Option B and C are discussed throughout the book.

Option D is discussed in detail in chapter 17 of the book.

i go to the store and buy some cheese,suddenly there was akward silence.   out of no where comes a ninja, and he takes an apple, and chokes the cashier, until he passes out.   the disapeared in a puff of smoke.   the cashier went to the doctor, and everything was fine again.   they all lived happily ever after without anymore ninjas.

the end

go to buy cheese= exposition

akaward silence= rising action

ninja chokes the cashier= climax

cashier goes to the doctor= falling action

they live happily ever after= resolution

its d! the final exam asked good luck