Apathy and aghast is the answer
The option that best describes the claim of a compare-and-contrast paragraph is the first one. An umbrella statement that establishes the parts of the argument.
A compare and/or contrast paragraph is required in an attempt to examine similarities and/or differences. Compare focuses on similarities. Contrast focuses on differences.
Answer:
a difficult journey with trials
important historical events
a hero showing perseverance
Explanation:
Since this story tells of Odysseus' journey home from Troy after the Trojan War, as he travels home, he encounters Scylla, Cyclops, and Poseidon himself. He shows perseverance by staying alive after all he went through.