Which of the following statements best describes the religious attitudes of sophocles’s time? a) while new philosophies were challenging old religious ideas, many people still believed that the gods of olympus had a direct influence on the lives of mortal beings b) it was universally believed that the gods of olympus no longer existed. c) there was no question that the gods of olympus had a direct influence on the lives of mortal beings and indeed, sometimes participated in them. d) many people secretly believed that the gods of olympus no longer existed, though they pretended in public just to be safe.

In edgar allen poe's "masque of the red death", what object is kept in the black room?

Compare and contrast life in the capitol to life in district 12

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.