Question
The Odyssey
by Homer
“The red-hot metal hisses in the lake,
Thus in his eye-ball hiss’d the plunging stake.
He sends a dreadful groan, the rocks around
Through all their inmost winding caves resound.
Scared we recoiled. Forth with frantic hand,
He tore and dash’d on earth and gory brand.”
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which structural element of epic poetry does this passage reflect?
(1 point)
Responses
parallel structure
parallel structure
climax
climax
falling action
falling action
rising action
rising action
by Homer
“The red-hot metal hisses in the lake,
Thus in his eye-ball hiss’d the plunging stake.
He sends a dreadful groan, the rocks around
Through all their inmost winding caves resound.
Scared we recoiled. Forth with frantic hand,
He tore and dash’d on earth and gory brand.”
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which structural element of epic poetry does this passage reflect?
(1 point)
Responses
parallel structure
parallel structure
climax
climax
falling action
falling action
rising action
rising action
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The passage reflects the structural element of "climax." The intense imagery of the "red-hot metal," the "dreadful groan," and the dramatic actions taken by the character indicate a peak moment of conflict and tension, which is a key element of the climax in epic poetry.