Answer:
Root
Explanation:
From this excerpt, Odysseus is compared to a root because the narrator describes holding on to a "great fig tree" when the billow tossed him.
Speaking further, he also talks about being far away from the "root and bole" which is the comparison to Odyssey according to the excerpt.
He also speaks about the branches and leaves being far above his head.
Mariel drank her milk before going to bed.
The authors purpose is the main idea of the story. What is the story focused on? What is the main topic that is being discussed over and over again. Main ideas are usually at the beggining and end of paragraphs/stories! hope this helped!!!
Heat is generated by a process called oxidation, but I don't know what you are trying to ask!
