The Odyssey, like its companion poem, The Iliad , is an epic poem, meaning an exalted story of a warrior-like hero's journey and dealings with the gods, told in a formal poetic structure.
Answer:
This event makes us anticipate the future scenes of when Odysseus will reveal his identity to everyone and judge the maids and even the others for their actions during his absence.
Explanation:
In Chapter XVII of the text of "The Odyssey", we see Odysseus (in disguise as a beggar) and Eumaeus, the swineherd, approaching the palace of Odysseus. The lines 28-41 is when Eumaeus talks about the dog Argos that Odysseus had himself taken into his care before his journey out of Ithaca.
The dramatic irony in this scene is that Eumaeus is talking about the good old days of his master Odysseus. Even the dog was "<em>swift and strong. He never shrank from any savage thing</em>". But now, with his master gone, "<em>misery has him in leash</em>" and no one is there to take care of him. Even the maids ignore him, for their master is nowhere to judge them, "<em>for without a master they have no will to labor, or excel"</em>. This speech makes us anticipate the next scenes when Odysseus will reveal his true identity and reprimand and judge everyone for their actions during his absence.
Answer: d) Belisa is critical of the Colonel in the beginning but comes to view him in a favorable light after their conversation
Explanation: When Belisa is captured by the Colonel's man and taken to his place, she is asked to sell her words to him. She was known for writing well-done lectures. Therefore, the Colonel asked her to write convincing words for his victory in the elections. Although the form that she was taken there made her think that the Colonel was a cruel and suspicious man, she changed her vision of him after their conversation, noticing that he had much to offer and that he intended to save and help the people.
1) practice
2) use a mirror
3) smile
4) record yourself
5) get feedback from peers
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