Researching and Writing about a Mythical Character
Question 9 • FL-1001310-English 1 A
Elizabeth receives the writing prompt below.Write an informative essay about the Greek hero, Theseus. Summarize his victory over the Minotaur, and identify his heroic characteristics.
Answer
A
Elizabeth should ask, “Which traits show Theseus’s heroism?” using a newspaper article published in 1990 for research.
B
Elizabeth should ask, “Which traits show Theseus’s heroism?” using a current article from a scholarly website for research.
C
Elizabeth should ask, “How does Theseus’s heroism impact modern life?” using a newspaper article published in 1990 for research.
D
Elizabeth should ask, “How does Theseus’s heroism impact modern life?” using a current article from a scholarly website for research.
Explanation
The prompt asks Elizabeth to summarize Theseus’s victory over the Minotaur and identify the traits that make him heroic. The question “Which traits show Theseus’s heroism?” directly supports that task, and a current article from a scholarly website is an appropriate research source. The choices about his impact on modern life focus on a topic the prompt does not ask her to address.
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