When writing a research essay why is synthesizing important?
a. to increase the number of quotes
b. to show how many sources the author used
c to support the authors own ideas
d to keep each of the sources separate

1.the hosts on two opposing mountains stood,  

2.thick as the foliage of the waving wood;  

3.between them an extensive valley lay,  

4.o'er which the gleaming armour pour'd the day,  

5.when from the camp of the philistine foes,

6. dreadful to view, a mighty warrior rose; in the dire deeds of bleeding battle skill'd,