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Rick Riordan's books follow a similar format compared to the Odyssey. First, there is one or more hero(s), who has to complete tasks or finish trials. These books have mythical creatures and elements, adding to the challenges. When this is complete, they can go home, wherever that may be for them.
The answers are *It increases the strength of the verse’s foward movement.* and *It creates a sense of unity among the actions shown.*
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