Epic Beginnings

Based on the excerpt, how will Lord Shamash most likely affect the battle with Humbaba? Lord Shamash will help both Gilgamesh and Humbaba. Lord Shamash will help neither Gilgamesh nor Humbaba. Lord Shamash will help Humbaba defeat Gilgamesh. Lord Shamash will help Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba.

What effect does Lord Shamash's intervention have on the epic? It scares Gilgamesh and leads the audience to believe that Gilgamesh will lose. It encourages Gilgamesh to fight and adds excitement for the audience. It causes Gilgamesh to run away and increases the audience's unease. It causes Gilgamesh to slowly withdraw and provides the audience with relief.

Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot? The difficult journey that Gilgamesh must undertake causes him to feel defeated. The vast landscape that Gilgamesh must travel through adds tension to the plot. The intervention of the supernatural gives Gilgamesh hope that he will defeat Humbaba. The narrative voice of the epic poem makes it difficult for the audience to relate to Gilgamesh.

What effect does this repetition have? It creates a main idea that the audience can understand, and it establishes Gilgamesh as the main character. It creates a rhythmic pattern that the audience can follow, and it signals that the audience will hear a new dream. It creates a new structure that the audience needs to hear, and it shows how long Gilgamesh's journey has been. It creates a vivid image that the audience can see, and it establishes a more realistic way of storytelling.

Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a challenging journey? The two men travel a thousand miles at a time before they stop for the night. Gilgamesh makes an offering to the mountain and asks for a favorable dream. Gilgamesh dreams that an enormous mountain falls on him and Enkidu. The two men can hear the roar of Humbaba as they get to the Cedar Forest.

Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Humbaba's effect on the epic's plot? Humbaba establishes Gilgamesh as the hero of the poem. Humbaba distracts Gilgamesh from the difficult journey. Humbaba eases the challenges Gilgamesh must face. Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.

What other theme is addressed in the passage? Saving money leads to financial freedom. Customers should know their rights. Hard work is often rewarded. Cleanliness fosters good health.

What characteristics of an epic hero does Gilgamesh exhibit in the excerpt? Check all that apply. compassion for his enemy courage in battle endurance in travel connection to supernatural help humility in defeat

What characteristic of an epic hero does the excerpt reveal? bravery in the face of danger willingness to endure a voyage ability to deliver compelling speeches tendency to seek supernatural assistance

Which statement is a theme? Two friends travel in search of the dreaded monster. The Cedar Forest is a marvel of towering trees. Encouragement can be a source of strength. Humbaba is an evil monster who is defeated.

Which statement is a theme? The story teaches the importance of devoted friends. Gilgamesh delivers an encouraging speech to Enkidu. When Humbaba is defeated, the friends rejoice. True friends remain loyal despite hardship.

What other theme is addressed in the passage? Injuries are a stumbling block to maintaining good health. Considering life from a new point of view is enlightening. High school projects allow students to improve their schools. Learning to make new friends is an important social skill.

Which excerpt from the modern translation of Beowulf most strongly reflects the half-line style of Old English poetry? May the Almighty Father keep you and in His kindness I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders Then a proud warrior questioned the men concerning their origins will go and ask him about your coming here, then hurry back

The passage features Anglo-Saxon culture because people are feasting. laughing. relaxing. worrying.

The passage supports the inference that Unferth is acclaimed. frail. petty. religious.

Both Old English and modern English poetry use alliteration, which is a long pause. the use of two stressed syllables. a type of rhyme. the repetition of consonant sounds.

Which interpretation of Beowulf does the passage best support? When studying Beowulf, the reader experiences the gift-giving and hospitality prominent in Anglo-Saxon culture. One of the interesting things about Beowulf is the way it portrays the feasts and warrior tribes in Anglo-Saxon culture. One thing the reader should note when studying Anglo-Saxon culture in Beowulf is the way lords and thanes interact. While reading Beowulf, the reader encounters aspects of Anglo-Saxon culture such as Christian and Pagan traditions.