In the section below, diction lets you know the author's tone was academic rather than reverent.
Academic: relating to education or scholarship
Reverent: feeling or showing deep respect or even worship

The ancient Greeks were polytheistic - that is, they worshipped many gods. Their major gods and goddesses lived at the top of Mount Olympus, t
highest mountain in Greece, and myths described their lives and actions. In myths, gods often actively intervened in the day-to-day lives of human
Myths were used to help explain the unknown and sometimes teach a lesson.
For example, Zeus, the king of the gods, carried his favorite weapon, the thunderbolt. When it rained and there was thunder and lightning, the an
Greeks believed that Zeus was venting his anger.
Which word best establishes the tone as academic rather than reverent?

1 ancient
2 unknown
3.myths
4. Mount Olympus