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.
Answer:
- I dislike bad smells as they make me sick.
- I made a spelling mistake when i wrote my story.
- The little child misbehaved and got told off.
- My dad was disappointed when his football team lost.
- My friend disobeyed the teacher and lost her points.
- I misplaced my homework and got into trouble at school.
Answer:
Yes
Explanation:
Perhaps more effort would be put into the garments
The correct answer is C.
In this excerpt, Odysseus friend warns him that they should take what they can gather and flee. However, Odysseus curiosity is too strong, and he decides they should stay so he can see the caveman. This caused many of his party's member to perish.
This passage seeks to explain that, if Odysseus had trusted his friend, they would have escaped and no one would have died.
Choice A is the correct answer. B should have a comma infront of “noise”.
