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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Writing Workshop: Comparing Texts

Question 2 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 B

Which choice best revises the research question?

Answer
A
What parts of The Odyssey show that Odysseus is not heroic?
B
Are there any epic heroes in literature?
C
What does society think about heroes today?
D
What characteristics do epic heroes in Greek mythology share?

Explanation

A strong research question is focused, open-ended, and broad enough to support research. “What characteristics do epic heroes in Greek mythology share?” invites comparison across several heroes and texts. Choice A is narrowly about one character, while B and C are too broad or shift away from epic heroes in Greek mythology.

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