Why did Aristotle think rhetoric was a good thing? A. Because it was intellectually stimulating
B. Because it meant if someone had a good idea they could persuade others to help them make it happen
C. Because it could be used cunningly
D. Because it was good for society

B. Because it meant if someone had a good idea they could persuade others to help them make it happen

Explanation:

absolutism the political belief that one ruler should hold all of the power within the boundaries of a country.

the correct answer is d. in john paston's letter written friday, 14, 1476, he expresses his fear that he may have to go to war.

indeed, although the black death was ravaging europe, the pastons were relatively safe from it due to their social status as they were part of the landed gentry. it is clear that the vast majority of the victims of the pandemic were the poor. the reason why he is weary of having to go to war is because at the particular time england was also devastated by the war of the roses and paston, being a courtesan was inevitably involved.