What is this passage describing? the desert sun beat down on the road, and a mirage of shimmering water appeared in front of him. setting conflict rising action climax

In ancient greece, the sybil, or oracle of delphi, was famous for her prophesying. what does the speaker in this poem wish for the oracle to accomplish in american society? a. the speaker yearns for the oracle to make america into a true democracy. b. the speaker yearns for the oracle to model american society on walt whitman's poetry. c. the speaker yearns for the oracle to suspend technological advancements in america. d. the speaker yearns for the oracle to stop staring at and judging american society. e. the speaker yearns for the oracle to elevate american society to a greater calling.

How is the rhetoric that both authors use effective in conveying their points of view? explain with evidence from the texts. collection 2 - from reading lolita in tehran, from persepolis 2

Read the following claim. people likely will continue making new year's resolutions despite often being unable to follow through on them. which selection from the article provides the best support for this statement?