Question

which is an effective research question in developing an essay topic?
○ who are some important greek heroes?
○ who are hercules’s mother and father?
○ what is the most interesting story based on a greek myth?
○ what is the story of hercules, and what lesson does it teach?

Explanation:

An effective research question for an essay should be open - ended, allowing for in - depth exploration and analysis.

• The question "Who are some important Greek heroes?" is too broad and just asks for a list.
• "Who are Hercules’s mother and father?" is a very narrow, fact - based question with a simple answer.
• "What is the most interesting story based on a Greek myth?" is subjective and focuses on personal opinion rather than academic analysis.
• "What is the story of Hercules, and what lesson does it teach?" requires both retelling the story (providing content) and analyzing the lesson (providing depth and interpretation), making it suitable for developing an essay topic.

Answer:

D. What is the story of Hercules, and what lesson does it teach?