I have never read the book before, but I have done a book review. Two ways to start off a book review is to start it off with a quote or even a question. There are other ways to start it off but those are just my suggestions. Also, be sure to include the book title and author's name.
Within the book review itself, you should summarize what the book is about. Be sure to not spoil anything though. Feel free to add some humor into your book review and a rating. For example, I did my book review on All The Bright Places and said something like "I rate this book 5 Violets out of 5 Violets." (Violet is one of the main characters in the book.)
I hope I helped you in some way!
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.
Gilgamesh answered, "Dear friend, dear brother, I cannot kill Humbaba alone. Please stay here with me. Stand at my side. 'Two boats lashed together will never sink. A three-ply rope is not easily broken.' If we help each other and fight side by side, what harm can come to us?"
The author includes this excerpt to establish Gilgamesh as
A.a compelling speaker.
B.a ruthless warrior.
C. devoted servant of Shamash.
D.a long-distance traveler.
The author includes this excerpt to establish Gilgamesh as a compelling speaker.
Answer: Option A
<u>Explanation:</u>
Gilgamesh is a central character and a hero from the epic poem ‘Gilgamesh’, which is all about bravery, courage, overcoming one’s fear, and power.
The excerpt provides a conversation between Enkidu and Gilgamesh, where Gilgamesh mentions that he cannot kill the monster Humbaba alone.
The author here depicts Gilgamesh as a compelling speaker, meaning the one who’s captivating and evokes interest in a powerful way.
When Gilgamesh says, ‘If we help each other and fight side by side, what harm can come to us’ it shows that he is powerful and courageous.
The given line above was said by King Nestor from an ancient Greek poem, The Odyssey by Homer. This ancient poem is about Odysseus, a Greek hero, on his journey back home after Troy has fallen. It took him ten years to be back to his family, and during his absence, they thought he died.
