Select two universal themes developed throughout Passage 1. D Greed has dire consequences Strangers should not be trusted Past mistakes can alter the future. Sacrifice is necessary for success. Family is more valuable than wealth. Part B How does the author develop the themes in Part A? by suggesting Midas's wish was sensible by implying Midas's understanding of his shortcomings by expressing Midas's disappointment with his daughter by conveying Midas's realization about his misplaced priorities

The question is asking for two universal themes that are developed throughout Passage 1. The options provided are:<br /><br />1. Greed has dire consequences<br />2. Strangers should not be trusted.<br />3. Past mistakes can alter the future.<br />4. Sacrifice is necessary for success.<br />5. Family is more valuable than wealth.<br /><br />From the options, "Greed has dire consequences" and "Past mistakes can alter the future" are the two themes that are most likely to be developed throughout a passage, as they are universal themes that are commonly explored in literature.<br /><br />Part B of the question asks how the author develops the themes identified in Part A. The options provided are:<br /><br />1. by suggesting Midas's wish was sensible<br />2. by implying Midas's understanding of his shortcomings<br />3. by expressing Midas's disappointment with his daughter<br />4. by conveying Midas's realization about his misplaced priorities<br /><br />The option "by conveying Midas's realization about his misplaced priorities" is the most likely answer, as it directly relates to the theme of "Greed has dire consequences" and "Past mistakes can alter the future." It implies that Midas has realized the consequences of his greed and past mistakes, which is a way the author could develop these themes in the passage.