Which responses most accurately identify a theme of beowulf? (select all that apply.)
beowulf a brave warrior picks his battles carefully, and thinks of his own safety and that of his men first.
the forces of nature are stronger than any human, and challenging them will lead to doom.
anyone can boast in a time of safety, but only the strongest can live up to those boasts in times of danger.
it is noble to others when they are in great need, and doing so may create a special bond.

It is noble to help others when they are in great need, and doing so may create a special bond.

Anyone can boast in a time of safety, but only the strongest can live up to those boasts in times of danger.

Explanation:

active voice: my father cut the tree.

passive voice: the tree was cut by my father.

active voice: people buy newspapers every day.

passive voice: newspapers are bought (by people) every day.

active voice: people have been using movies as political propaganda since world war ii.

passive voice: movies have been used as political propaganda since world war ii.

active voice: donna gave me my birthday present.

passive voice: i was given my birthday present (by donna). / my birthday present was given to me (by donna).

active voice: mom will leave the keys on the counter.

passive voice: the keys will be left (by mom) on the counter.

the words in parentheses are the agent of the passive voice and can be omitted when obvious, generic, or simply unnecessary.