Question

read each sentence to determine whether the tone is formal or informal.
perseus was a culturally important character to the greeks. formal
pandora shouldve never opened her box because it just put everybody else in a nasty situation.
one reason herculess myth is significant is because it shows greeks believe that heroes should not just for themselves but also for the good of others.
in my opinion, hercules is pretty much the best character because he shows more strength and than any other mortal man.
options: formal, informal

Explanation:

1. For "Pandora should've never opened her box because it just put everybody else in a nasty situation.": Uses contractions ("should've") and casual language ("nasty situation"), marking it informal.
2. For "One reason Hercules's myth is significant is because it shows Greeks believe that heroes should fight not just for themselves but also for the good of others.": Uses objective, academic language without casual terms, marking it formal.
3. For "In my opinion, Hercules is pretty much the best character because he shows more strength and courage than any other mortal man.": Uses personal, casual phrasing ("In my opinion", "pretty much"), marking it informal.

Answer:

• Pandora should've never opened her box because it just put everybody else in a nasty situation.: informal
• One reason Hercules's myth is significant is because it shows Greeks believe that heroes should fight not just for themselves but also for the good of others.: formal
• In my opinion, Hercules is pretty much the best character because he shows more strength and courage than any other mortal man.: informal