Which theme about the pursuit of science would Mary Shelley most likely agree with?
A. Even though scientific knowledge and experimentation are
dangerous, their value outweighs the danger.
B. Pushing the boundaries of knowledge out of self-interest and glory
is dangerous.
C. Exploration pushed to the limits is important for society, but
science pushed to its limits is a detriment to society.
D. One should always push the boundaries of possibility, even in the
face of danger.

The first step in making a mental model for a compare-and-contrast text is a. comparing the two things being described. b. finding important details in the text. c. contrasting the two things being described. d. connecting details to what is already known.

What theme is best revealed by this conflict? a.)with cooperation, crews can defeat the gods. b.)dangerous ocean travel claims many lives. c.)rest is required for all who work hard. d.)people must respect the wrath of the gods. read the excerpt from part 1 of the odyssey. now zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships and driving veils of the squall moved down like night on land and sea. the bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed outstrips in the big wind. we saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore.

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