3. How does paragraph 15 contribute to the author's central ideas?

A) lt describes the ideal dictator in the form of
Cincinnatus: this example shows how the use of
a temporary dictator could work within the
republic, though this was rare.

B) It shows that despite Roman influence on the
later United States government, the Roman
Republic, with its use of a dictator, was still very
different from the current U. S. model of governance.

C)It describes the ideal dictator in the form of
Cincinnatus; this example shows that promoting
even a "perfect" dictator was nevertheless a violation of citizen rights.

D) It describes the ideal dictator in the form of
Cincinnatus, a plebeian military leader, showing
that power does not corrupt those not used to
it.

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throughout the ancient epic of gilgamesh, the protagonist, gilgamesh of course, exhibited many character traits that made him a true epic hero. one great trait that gilgamesh acquires of an epic hero is that he's a courageous and confident leader. in the text enkidu is too afraid to fight, but he's positive that gilgamesh has the ability to triumph against humbaba. gilgamesh tells enkidu to not be afraid and then continues on to remind him of all the victories he's had against similar foe. gilgamesh proves that he's confident by encouraging enkidu and shows he's courageous when enkidu ask gilgamesh to battle humbaba alone because he knows that gilgamesh will reign victorious.

another characteristic that makes gilgamesh an epic hero is that he's brave and takes risks. "dread surged through gilgamesh, terror flooded his muscles, his heart froze, his mouth went dry, his legs shook, his feet were rooted to the ground. / gilgamesh felt his courage return. they charged at humbaba like two wild bulls." when reading the first part of the quote you see that gilgamesh is terrified of humbaba, and realizing that humbaba is the antagonist he's about to battle is taking a big risk. gilgamesh soon shows how brave he is by not letting his fear of humbaba overtake him, instead he went charging into the face of fear and triumphs.

d.i almost had them all lined up, and then my baby brother knocked them all over.

this contains a dependent and independent clause, it is not simple.