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Arturiano [62]
3 years ago
5

Which of the following choices best describes the language used in the extended simile comparing Odysseus to a musician as he st

rings the bow?
But the man skilled in all ways of contending, satisfied by the great bow’s look and heft, like a musician, like a harper, when with quiet hand upon his instrument he draws between his thumb and forefinger a sweet new string upon a peg: so effortlessly Odysseus in one motion strung the bow. Then slid his right hand down the cord and plucked it, so the taut gut vibrating hummed and sang a swallow’s note.

A) harsh and strident
B) rhythmic and fast
C) flowing and harmonious
D) resounding and celebratory
English
2 answers:
kvv77 [185]3 years ago
7 0
C. Flowing and harmonious
Musya8 [376]3 years ago
7 0

Answer: C) flowing and harmonious.

The excerpt compares Odysseus' use of the bow to a talented musician because of the flowing and harmonious skill he displays. The adjectives used convey an image of musicality and harmony. Some descriptions that contribute to this tone are: "with quiet hand," "a sweet new string," "effortlessly" and "sang a swallow's note."

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