Why do we continue to read ancient texts today?
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a. to understand their influence over the literature of today
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b. to determine if today's writers are authentic or stealing old ideas
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c. to find humor at the unsuccessful early attempts of literary writing
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d. to compare the relevant stories of today to ones that are irrelevant

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war. b. america’s history of international involvement. c. a new kind of threat to american security. d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

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What is the narrators main conflict in this passage