Question

Which epic characteristics are found in this excerpt from the Iliad by Homer?
epithet
epic simile
starting in medias res
invocation of a muse
vast setting

Answer 1

And now, the warriors passing on the way,
The graceful Paris first excused his stay.
To whom the noble Hector thus replied:
"O chief! in blood, and now in arms, allied!
Thy power in war with justice none contest;
Known is thy courage, and thy strength confess'd.
What pity sloth should seize a soul so brave,
Or godlike Paris live a woman's slave!
My heart weeps blood at what the Trojans say,
And hopes thy deeds shall wipe the stain away.
Haste then, in all their glorious labours share,
For much they suffer, for thy sake, in war.
These ills shall cease, whene'er by Jove's decree
We crown the bowl to heaven and liberty:
While the proud foe his frustrate triumphs mourns,
And Greece indignant through her seas returns.

Answer 2

@uybuyvf

Answer 3

@triciaal

Answer 4

sorry I have no clue

Answer 5

thanks anyways

Answer 6

@Mr.Z

Answer 7

I'm here, everyone calm their breasts. I have arrived. Let me examine the question.

Answer 8

lol xD

Answer 9

@Jack_Prism

Answer 10

what up

Answer 11

dude could you please help, i really don't get this

Answer 12

This one is confusing as a transgender single cell organism.

Answer 13

JACK, HALP! xD

Answer 14

epithet- an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

Answer 15

epithet, vast setting, and invocation of muse

Answer 16

are you sure? @Jack_Prism

Answer 17

yus

Answer 18

ooookkk im trusting you @Jack_Prism

Answer 19

yup

Answer 20

wait can i ask you another question

Answer 21

Do not challenge the Ace Detective! He's busy solving crime and saving kittens from burning trees.

Call me for grammar, Call Jack for philosophy nonsense.

Answer 22

haha will do @Mr.Z

Answer 23

Which lines in this excerpt from Homer's Iliad contain epithets about Achilles?

Answer 24

To Helen's bed the gods alone assign
Hermione, to extend the regal line;
. . .

A golden distaff gave to Helen's hand;
And that rich vase, with living sculpture wrought,
. . .

He ceased; a gush of grief began to rise:
Fast streams a tide from beauteous Helen's eyes;
. . .

At Helen's beck prepare the room of state;
Beneath an ample portico they spread
. . .

In this suspense bright Helen graced the room;
Before her breathed a gale of rich perfume.

Answer 25

PLEASE TRY YOUR BEST TO GET THE RIGHT ANSWER!

Answer 26

thank you for that mr. z

Answer 27

please help!! i NEED to pass this stupid thing

Answer 28

oh and you can pick more than one answer

Answer 29

so im guessing there's like two or three answers but i think it's two

Answer 30

what do you think it is

Answer 31

i think one of the answers is C

Answer 32

mhhm

Answer 33

just because it says "he"

Answer 34

and Achilles is a man

Answer 35

you guys don't know, do you?

Answer 36

@KAKES1967

Answer 37

this is from the odyssey fyi

Answer 38

Yeah I believe C is correct. After reading over and over C makes the most sense when comparing the definition of epithet. So i would go with C and E (aka last one).