Chiron describes Western Civilization as “a living force. A collective consciousness that has burned bright for thousands of years” (Riordan 63). He says the Greek gods are part of this, and move around as different nations become the central power of Western Civilization—Greece, Rome, Germany, France, England, the United States. Think back to the two myths we’ve read (Echo & Narcissus/Prometheus): How are these myths representative of the “collective consciousness that has burned bright for thousands of years”?

Which is an example of finding common ground when addressing a counter argument? a. products with genetically modified organisms (gmos) in them are frankenfoods that are unnatural, dangerous, and foul tasting. b. it’s really not important that some people feel texting while driving isn’t a big deal; it’s a fact that it’s dangerous and should be illegal. c. while both sides agree that processed foods are more convenient, the damage they do to a person’s health should not be ignored. d. testing on animals has produce several lifesaving vaccines and medicines that have saved countless human lives.

1. do not confuse theme with a story's subject ending moral 2. which book does the speaker use to illustrate theme? green eggs and ham are you my mother? the cat in the hat 3. theme is usually not stated directly but is instead explicit implied

Which sentence is an example of a paradox