Based on the excerpt from Lawrence Ferlinghetti's poem "To the Oracle at Delphi," what does the Oracle symbolize? A. mythology B. superstition C. equality D. dreams E. poetry

Which one of the following statements about the Delphic Oracle is true:A. Her oracles were very specificB. Her oracles only applied to outcomes of future eventsC. Her oracles were only for Greeks of noble birthD. Her oracles were determined by peering into a sacred fire

Read the following passage:Destra twirled the gold necklace in her fingers. The quiet of her apartment was momentarily broken by the sound of a distant siren. Could she wear the necklace now, knowing it was not really hers? The room was quiet again, and as Destra tried on the necklace, the drip, drip of the leaky faucet seemed to tell her that she was not worthy of such elegance. She yanked the necklace off, ashamed of having taken it in the first place.Which of the following best describes the symbolism used in the passage?A.The siren symbolizes the chaos of Destra's life.B.The gold necklace symbolizes a love that is rare and valuable.C.The leaky faucet symbolizes Destra's low opinion of herself.D.The quiet apartment symbolizes a safe haven.

by Lawrence Ferlinghetti (excerpt)O long-silent Sybil,you of the winged dreams, Speak out from your temple of light as the serious constellations with Greek names still stare down on us as a lighthouse moves its megaphone over the sea Speak out and shine upon us the sea-light of Greece the diamond light of GreeceFar-seeing Sybil, forever hidden, Come out of your cave at last And speak to us in the poet's voice the voice of the fourth person singular the voice of the inscrutable futurethe voice of the people mixedwith a wild soft laughter—And give us new dreams to dream, Give us new myths to live by!13Select the correct answer.Based on the excerpt from Lawrence Ferlinghetti's poem "To the Oracle at Delphi," what does the Oracle symbolize? A. mythology B. superstition C. equality D. dreams E. poetry

by Lawrence Ferlinghetti (excerpt)O long-silent Sybil, you of the winged dreams, Speak out from your temple of light as the serious constellations with Greek names still stare down on us as a lighthouse moves its megaphone over the sea Speak out and shine upon us the sea-light of Greece the diamond light of GreeceFar-seeing Sybil, forever hidden, Come out of your cave at last And speak to us in the poet's voice the voice of the fourth person singular the voice of the inscrutable future the voice of the people mixedwith a wild soft laughter—And give us new dreams to dream, Give us new myths to live by!14Select the correct answer.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 help elevate American society to a greater calling.

The passage given below is followed by four summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. While many people believe that myths are stories that are ‘untrue’ or even ‘lies,’ in fact, resonant mythologies are metaphors that provide us with symbols of a life we long to experience. Mythological narratives may or may not be based in fact. Myths that are temporal will cease to inspire over time and will die out. The perennial myths, however, are those which persevere and project a timeless truth which point the way to our ultimate destiny. To pursue this destiny is the hero’s journey. Myths are stories, true or untrue, that help us to drag ourselves out of drudgery and despair to pursue a higher calling and awaken the hero in us.Resonant mythologies represent the eternal truth, and while temporal myths peter out, perennial myths transcend limitations of time, inspiring the hero to pursue the higher truth.Myths begin where human limitations of time and ability end, and perennial myths motivate us to embark on an epical journey to seek salvation in our own way.Resonant mythologies are great inspirational stories that resonate with us in our subconscious, where our identity becomes the hero, who is destined to pursue the truth.