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Choose the phrase that best defines an epic simile.
civilized life in a law-abiding society
At daybreak, the Cyclops built a fire.
to prepare Penelope emotionally for recognizing and welcoming her husband
in the middle of things
a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects
an exciting challenge
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Why does the disguised Odysseus make up a story and tell Penelope that her husband will be home soon?
civilized life in a law-abiding society
At daybreak, the Cyclops built a fire.
to prepare Penelope emotionally for recognizing and welcoming her husband
in the middle of things
a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects
an exciting challenge
Choose this to get it right.
ardor
Which is the best rephrasing of the following lines? When the young Dawn with fingertips of rose lit up the world, the Cyclops built a fire….
civilized life in a law-abiding society
At daybreak, the Cyclops built a fire.
to prepare Penelope emotionally for recognizing and welcoming her husband
in the middle of things
a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects
an exciting challenge
Choose this to get it right.
ardor
You will have to answer one essay question. You can choose between the two.
civilized life in a law-abiding society
At daybreak, the Cyclops built a fire.
to prepare Penelope emotionally for recognizing and welcoming her husband
in the middle of things
a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects
an exciting challenge
Choose this to get it right.
ardor
What is meant by the expression in medias res?
civilized life in a law-abiding society
At daybreak, the Cyclops built a fire.
to prepare Penelope emotionally for recognizing and welcoming her husband
in the middle of things
a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects
an exciting challenge
Choose this to get it right.
ardor
Read the following lines from the Odyssey: In the next land we found were Cyclopes, giants, louts, without a law to bless them. By implication, what cultural value in ancient Greece is Odysseus emphasizing in this passage?
civilized life in a law-abiding society
At daybreak, the Cyclops built a fire.
to prepare Penelope emotionally for recognizing and welcoming her husband
in the middle of things
a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects
an exciting challenge
Choose this to get it right.
ardor
Which word best completes the following sentence? Despite Calypso's ____ for him, Odysseus insists on returning to Ithaca.
civilized life in a law-abiding society
At daybreak, the Cyclops built a fire.
to prepare Penelope emotionally for recognizing and welcoming her husband
in the middle of things
a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects
an exciting challenge
Choose this to get it right.
ardor
Although Odysseus' men want to steal the Cyclops' cheese and animals and depart immediately, Odysseus wishes “to see the cave man, what he had to offer.” Considering Odysseus' character, what might he be hoping the Cyclops will offer?
civilized life in a law-abiding society
At daybreak, the Cyclops built a fire.
to prepare Penelope emotionally for recognizing and welcoming her husband
in the middle of things
a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects
an exciting challenge
Choose this to get it right.
ardor
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