Here's a hint: The rising action is when you its getting interesting
so it would be the first 2 semtences
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.
<span>The correct answer is A. An interrogative pronoun is most likely used to introduce a question. The word "interrogative" means "relating to a question," so an interrogative pronoun must be a pronoun that relates to a question. Remember that interrogative pronouns are what, which, who/whom, and whose. These pronouns are used to ask questions. For example: Which book is mine? Who is at the door? What time do we have to leave? </span>
Answer:
My favorite toy as a child was a Finona plusie. I loved this toy because at the time Shrek was my favorite movie. Her hair was braid with yarn. Her dress was green and velvet with golden details on the torso. She had a crown attached to her head. This toy was given to me by my mother.
