Question

The Cyclops shows that he has no fear of Zeus by _____.

A) calling Odysseus a ninny
B) asking where Odysseus's ship is
C) invoking the name of Poseidon
D) eating six of Odysseus's men

Answer 1

Which of the following choices best describes the language used in the extended simile comparing Odysseus to a musician as he strings the bow (lines 142-151, shown below)?

"But the man skilled in all ways of contending,

satisfied by the great bow's look and heft,

like a musician, like a harper, when

with quiet hand upon his instrument

he draws between his thumb and forefinger

a sweet new string upon a peg: so effortlessly

Odysseus in one motion strung the bow.

Then slid his right hand down the cord and plucked it,

so the taut gut vibrating hummed and sang

a swallow's note.

A) Harsh and strident

B) Rhythmic and fast

C) Flowing and harmonious

D) Resounding and celebratory***

Answer 2

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Answer 3

https://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1515095680

Answer 4

Its A and C i think