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Usimov [2.4K]
2 years ago
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Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? odyssey

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Effectus [21]2 years ago
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The statement that describes the smile correctly according to the passage is the Cyclops is compared to a mast or flagpole because of his size, i.e., option D.

<h3>What is The Odyssey?</h3>

The poem tells the narrative of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, who wanders for ten years (despite the poem's action only lasts six weeks) seeking to return home after the Trojan War.

The missing options in the question are:

  • The Cyclops is compared to Zeus because of his size.
  • The Cyclops is compared to Zeus because of his power.
  • The Cyclops is compared to a nest or flagpole because of his surrender.
  • The Cyclops is compared to a mast or flagpole because of his size .

The statement that describes the smile correctly according to the passage is the Cyclops is compared to a mast or flagpole because of his size.

Thus, the correct option is D.

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