We hope everything will go swimmingly
Answer:
King Leopold, by the world "civilization", means European civilization, that is to say, all the economic, social, and political characteristics of the European world at his time.
Things like industry, monarchies, christianity, gunpowder based warfare, are the main characteristics of the European world at the time, and these are the things that King Leopold is referring to by the world "civilization".
Answer:
D. He doesn't always agree with the choices of who is honored by the public.
Explanation:
This excerpt is from Jonathan Swift's (1667 – 1745) satirical article "A Modest Proposal" - <em>for preventing the children of poor people in Ireland, from being a burden on their parents or country, and for making them beneficial to the publick.</em>
Option C states almost the same thing as in option D. But option D better explains the situation.
There is also a sharp sense of satire in author's usage of words "fair, cheap and easy". Jonathan Swift's satire is aimed toward government whose policies even in matters of such great importance are economy centered.
Answer:
Real examples of promethean ambition can be seen in scientists who want to use stem cells to change biological situations.
Explanation:
Prometheus is a god of Greek mythology, who stole fire from Olympus, against the will of the gods, to deliver that fire to men. Based on this myth, the term "promethean ambition" is used to describe characters in literature who want to dominate and modify nature at their leisure.
As we know, there are many characters who can fit the term "promethean ambition", however we can also have examples of the application of this term in real life. An example that can be cited are scientists who develop research and ways to use stem cells to modify or prevent the existence of some biological situations, such as malformed organs and bones.
Answer:
A. The story of how the world began
Explanation:
This is more like a theme than anything else as it has ways to interpret and build a story off of.
