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.”
"The Odyssey" by Homer
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which structural element of epic poetry does this passage reflect?
(1 point)
Responses
falling action
falling action
climax
climax
rising action
rising action
parallel structure
parallel structure
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.”
"The Odyssey" by Homer
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which structural element of epic poetry does this passage reflect?
(1 point)
Responses
falling action
falling action
climax
climax
rising action
rising action
parallel structure
parallel structure
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The passage reflects the **climax** of the epic poetry. The intense imagery and the description of a dramatic moment—where the character experiences severe pain and anguish—indicates a peak or turning point in the narrative.