According to the author of "The American Idea," why does the American
idea have "explosive power"? *

a. It was a spectacular failure but a good effort.

b. It makes Americans seem prideful and angry.

c. People have been arguing about it for many years.

d. It inspired people all over the world to seek freedom.

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.

What is a generalization? a. a series of events that make up what happens in a story b.hints or clues that tell you what is going to happen in a story c.the final resolution or event that ties up loose ends in a story d. a simple statement about something complicated

Is expression of words or ideas opposed to what is literally meant or expected called.