something I DO know, is that books are in italics. Good luck!
Answer:
Odyssey vs nature
Explanation:
The conflict in this passage is actually "Odyssey vs nature".
This is true because from the passage, we discover that he was tossed by a billow (from sea) and he sprang for the great fig tree. These are natural forces (billow and tree) conflicting against Odyssey. These forces were opposing Odyssey.
In literature, conflict is a literary device which is employed to show the struggle that goes on between two opposing forces.
In this passage, the conflict ongoing is that of man vs. nature i.e Odyssey vs. nature.
Answer:
it helps the reader understand the implications of events better than the narrator could
Explanation:
Spoken language you can hear the attitude from the voice and you recognise it but in written language you have to figure out what tone it is said it as it is not obvious so whether there is attitude , sarcasm or whether it is just normally spoken