Question

does anyone take english 9B for connections?? msg me please if you do :-)

Answer 1

I didn't take English 9B in connections. Don't know!

Answer 2

a math question for me, though?

Answer 3

May I ask, but what kind of English is this?

Answer 4

10B, sorry!

Answer 5

its english 9b.. its a course..? @Soniatonia

Answer 6

Oh ok, I was asking because I take English, but my school won't tell me which kind

Answer 7

oohh

Answer 8

Do you want any questions asked or anything?

Answer 9

ok.. hold on

Answer 10

9. In the Odyssey, which of Odysseus' traits allows him to triumph in the bow-and-arrow challenge that Penelope sets for her suitors? (1 point)

his love for Penelope
his loyalty to the gods
his pride in his bow
his skill as a marksman

Answer 11

@skyelaaboss ^^^

Answer 12

: His skill as a marksman

Answer 13

okkk how bout this one?

10. Read the following passage from the Odyssey:
“There’s our sign!
I know not more. Could someone else’s hand
have sawn that trunk and dragged the frame away?”
Their secret! as she heard it told, her knees
grew tremulous and weak, her heart failed her.
With eyes brimming tears she ran to him throwing her arms around his neck and kissed him,

From this passage, the reader is most likely to determine that Penelope
(1 point)

is grateful that her husband has returned.
has not determined if the stranger is her husband.
is upset over news about her husband.
has not decided ifshe wants to remain married to her husband.

Answer 14

Is grateful that her husband has returned

Answer 15

for sure

Answer 16

ok how bout his one

11. Read the following passage about Odysseus from Part 2 of the Odyssey:
But the man skilled in all ways of contending, satisfied by the great bow's look and heft,
like a musician, like a harper, when with quiet hand upon his instrument he draws between his thumb and forefinger a sweet new string upon a peg:so effortlessly odysseus in one motion strung the bow.

What is the effect of the epic simile in this passage? (1 point)

It demonstrates Odysseus’s great skill as an archer.
It favorably compares Odysseus's method with that of other contenders.
It shows that Penelope can tell that the disguised man is Odysseus.
It illustrates the fact that other contenders are worried about Odysseus's skill as an archer

Answer 17

It demonstrates Odysseus’s great skill as an archer.

Answer 18

ok..

12. Which of the following is an important theme in Part 2 of the Odyssey? (1 point)

Good triumphs over evil.
Separation weakens relationships.
The quest for power never ends.
Old age triumphs over youth.

Answer 19

@Soniatonia

Answer 20

the quest for power never ends

Answer 21

is that it or are there more?

Answer 22

theres more hold on...

Answer 23

14. In the Odyssey, which of the following ancient Greek cultural values is demonstrated by Odysseus' slaughter of the suitors? (1 point)

Violence is never justified.
Even heroes sometimes allow their emotions to get the better of them.
Intelligence is more highly prized than physicalstrength.
Revenge is sometimes justified, even if it involves violence.

Answer 24

Revenge is sometimes justified, even if it involves violence.

Answer 25

15. How does Penelope’s sense of devotion and faithfulness affect plot events in the Odyssey? (1 point)
She is undecided about which suitor to select, causing multiple suitors to court her.
She devises an archery contest as a celebration, causing many men to enter the contest and hope to win.
She weeps at night over the loss of her husband, causing the people to pity her.
She utilizes a variety of methods to avoid her suitors, causing the archery contest.

Answer 26

She devises an archery contest as a celebration, causing many men to enter the contest and hope to win

Answer 27

16. The following sentence from Orpheus and Eurydice is an example of hyperbole:
“Although he still played his lyre, he played only to melt the hearts of tigers, to move the mountains and the oak trees.”

What is the effect of this hyperbole? (1 point)
It illustrates Orpheus's love of music and nature.
It shows the powerful nature of Orpheus’ music.
It compares Orpheus’ music to tigers, mountains, and oak trees.
It explains why Orpheus does not play his music often

Answer 28

@Soniatonia ?

Answer 29

It illustrates love of music and nature

Answer 30

u sure?

Answer 31

very

Answer 32

unless it's a trick question

Answer 33

ok:)

17. Which quote from Lies’ retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice shows how Orpheus used his music to accomplish a goal? (1 point)

“He knew what it was when he met the wood nymph Eurydice and for the first time felt the joy of love.”
“At once, she was carried away to the Underworld, the dark region of the dead.”
“Cerberus dropped his three heads low, ceased snarling for a moment, and let him pass.”
“Others maintain that Orpheus had reached the sunlight and turned to Eurydice, believing she was out, too.”

Answer 34

“He knew what it was when he met the wood nymph Eurydice and for the first time felt the joy of love.”

Answer 35

thank you @Soniatonia thats all :-)

Answer 36

Medal? and you're welcome