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c. Odysseus is religious and he believes in the power of the gods.
Explanation:
Homer's epic narrative "The Odyssey" tells the story of the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, who had been away from home for more than two decades. It narrates the journey of the king and his men, the hardships they endure and the various traps and obstacles they had to overcome.
The excerpt in the question shows when Odysseus and his men had taken the sheep of the cyclops in Book IX. They had just got away from the wrath of Polyphemus whose eye he had hurt, along with stealing things from him. But he also make it a point to offer sacrifices to the gods, especially Zeus who was lord over all. Even though "Zeus disdained [my] offering; destruction for [my] ships he had in store and death for those who sailed them, [my] companions", Odysseus did not waver in his reverence for the gods. This shows his religious nature, his faith in the gods and belief in their power.
The verb dictate means to give an order that must be obeyed. From the excerpt, we can assume that the words duty, honor, and country should be our guidelines. The ideas behind those words must be followed, for they tell us what we ought to be, what we can be, what we will be.
The verb dictate could also mean to speak or read to a person. In this excerpt, however, that meaning does not apply.
D. a science article about how talking directly on cell phones changes brain waves
The promontories that Bede describes in A History of the English Church and People are peaks of high coastal land.
The word 'promontory' refers to the highest part of an area, especially one that extends into some water, like sea or lake. Venerable Bede was an English monk who wrote the history of the church and the people in England. It is an important document describing what life was life at the time, as well as giving an overview of English history.
Answer:
One day, as Turtle was sunning herself she saw something floating down the river. "Why, it's a banana tree!" she exclaimed. But try as she might, she couldn't get it to higher ground.
Explanation:
This is a good story. You can most likely check it out at your local library...
