Jacob receives the writing prompt below. Write an informative essay about an event in Greek mythology. Summarize the plot, and explain how the myth has influenced modern culture.

He decides to write about an event involving Odysseus. Which are effective research questions to best develop his topic?

Where was Odysseus born? What are the names of his parents? Where did he travel on his journey?
What is the name of Odysseus’s biggest battle? What is his most important quality?
What happened in Odysseus’s attempt to capture Troy? What impact has this had upon modern life?
Who was Odysseus? Why is he important? How has he influenced today’s society?

Read the excerpt from queen elizabeth's response to parliament's request that she marry. for i assure you (what credit my assurance may have with you, i cannot tell, but what credit it shall deserve to have, the sequel shall declare) i will never in that matter conclude any thing that shall be prejudicial to the realm. for the weal, good and safety whereof, i will never shun to spend my life; and whomsoever it shall be my chance to light upon, i trust he shall be such, as shall be as careful for the realm as you; i will not say as myself, because i cannot so certainly determine of any other, but by my desire he shall be such as shall be as careful for the preservation of the realm and you, as myself. in this excerpt, queen elizabeth says "for the weal, good and safety whereof, i will never shun to spend my life" in order to convince her audience that she is unbiased, intelligent, and rarely makes mistakes. inform her audience that she will work hard to win back the broken trust of her followers. persuade her audience that she will never make personal decisions that will harm england. remind her audience that she is the ruler and in charge of enacting laws that protect england.

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Atheme from letter 4 in frankenstein is “friendship is sometimes born in the most unconventional places and situations.” this theme is conveyed through the conversations between walton and frankenstein, and these talks lead them to become confidants and friends. describe a theme from letter 3 of frankenstein and a different theme from letter 4. how are these themes conveyed in each letter? provide evidence from the text to support the themes expressed in each letter.