Why might a poet reference an ancient myth in her poem a) to activate the readers prior knowledge b) to connect the theme of the poem with the theme in the myth c) to avoid having to create an original storyline d) to make the reader more interested in the poem

The answer is B), because the poet would only mention that to connect to her own story line. She/he could've used any myth to interest the reader, or activate the reader's knowledge.

teenagers are certainly stereotyped as moody.

most people view teenagers as naturally moody and grumpy, even when this is wrong. many teens are suffering from depression but it is brushed off as "just a phase" or "that's just cause they're a teenager"

which is a characteristic of dramatic point of view? it allows the audience to get deep inside a character's head. it often uses the pronouns i and me. it more easily allows the audience to make up their own minds about characters.