Part 3: Writing To Analyze The Epic Hero In Gilgamesh

The P.I.E. strategy for developing a body paragraph of an essay states that one should first make a point, then illustrate that point with examples, and finally conclude with an explanation of how the illustration is connected to the point being made. from another essay written about the same piece of literature. of why the author chose to include that particular example. from a reliable source to support the point that is being made.

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh said, "Courage, dear brother,this is no time to give in to fear.We have come so far, across so many mountains,and our journey is about to reach its goal." Which statement best paraphrases these sentences from the text? Gilgamesh commands Enkidu to stay strong because they are about to reach the end of their long journey. Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu by reminding him that they have traveled a long way and are very close to achieving their goal. Gilgamesh tells Enkidu to have courage because they will definitely win after the horrific things they have endured. Gilgamesh tries to inspire Enkidu by reminding him that they have had to cross many mountains to get where they are.

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend,came to himself. He yelled, he liftedhis massive axe, he swung it, it toreinto Humbaba's neck, the bloodshot out, again the axe bit fleshand bone, the monster staggered, his eyesrolled, and at the axe's third stroke he toppled like a cedar and crashed to the ground. In this excerpt, Gilgamesh is most characterized as compassionate because he listens to his friend. strong because he is triumphant in battle. practical because he does what it takes to survive. confident because he takes unnecessary risks.

To ________ a text means to put another person's ideas and information into one's own words.

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. At four hundred miles they stopped to eat, at a thousand miles they pitched their camp. They had traveled for just three days and nights, a six weeks' journey for ordinary men. Which statement best paraphrases these sentences from the text? The men are able to walk four hundred miles before stopping to eat and one thousand miles before stopping to rest. Ordinary men would need less time if they were to embark on a journey of similar length and difficulty. The men are able to travel in three days and nights a distance that would take ordinary men six weeks. Ordinary men would never be able to walk one thousand miles before stopping to eat or to pitch a camp.

Which examples from Gilgamesh: A New English Version most effectively illustrate the point that Gilgamesh takes risks? Select 3 options. From far off they saw the Cedar Mountain, / sacred to Ishtar, where the gods dwell, / the slopes of it steep, and rich in cedars They advanced to the monster's den. Humbaba / charged out roaring at them and said, / "I know you, Gilgamesh. Don't be a fool." Gilgamesh felt his courage return. / They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls. He could not move forward, could not retreat. / Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him, / he held a knife to Humbaba's throat. Gilgamesh chopped down the mighty trees, / Enkidu hewed the trunks into timbers.

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh stopped. He was trembling. Tears flowed down his cheeks. "O Shamash," he cried, "protect me on this dangerous journey. Remember me, help me, hear my prayer." Which statement best paraphrases these sentences from the text? Frightened, Gilgamesh pleads with the god Shamash to protect him during this dangerous journey. Trembling and crying, Gilgamesh honors Shamash so that Shamash will grant his wish. Gilgamesh shows great respect for the god Shamash by praying to him for protection. Shamash is a powerful god, so Gilgamesh asks him to provide safety as he faces great danger.

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh felt his courage return.They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls.The monster let out a deafening cry,his roar boomed forth like a blast of thunder,he stamped and the ground burst open, his stepssplit the mountains of Lebanon,the clouds turned black, a sulfurous fogdescended on them and made their eyes ache.Then Shamash threw strong winds at Humbaba,the south wind, the north wind, the east and the west,storm wind, gale wind, hurricane, tornado,to pin him down and paralyze his steps.He could not move forward, could not retreat.Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him,he held a knife to Humbaba's throat. What is the best conclusion that can be drawn about Gilgamesh's character from this excerpt? He prides himself on his triumphs in battle. He believes in the power of teamwork. He relies on supernatural forces to save him. He demonstrates bravery and takes risks.

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend,came to himself. He yelled, he liftedhis massive axe, he swung it, it toreinto Humbaba's neck, the bloodshot out, again the axe bit fleshand bone, the monster staggered, his eyesrolled, and at the axe's third stroke he toppled like a cedar and crashed to the ground. In this excerpt, Gilgamesh's characteristics are revealed through his actions. his words. a description. others' thoughts.

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh backed away, He said,"How dreadful Humbaba's face has become! It is changing into a thousand nightmare faces, more horrible than I can bear.I feel haunted. I am too afraid to go on." Enkidu answered, "Why, dear friend, do you speak like a coward? What you just said is unworthy of you. It grieves my heart.We must not hesitate or retreat.Two intimate friends cannot be defeated.Be courageous. Remember how strong you are. I will stand by you. Now let us attack." Gilgamesh felt his courage return.They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls. Which statement best paraphrases evidence to support the conclusion that Gilgamesh is courageous? Humbaba's face is so terrifyingly hideous that it must have taken great courage for the men to even look at him in the first place. Encouraged by Enkidu's bravery, Gilgamesh pretends to be brave and follows Enkidu's lead in attacking Humbaba. Enkidu, Gilgamesh's closest friend, reminds him that he must be courageous so they can defeat Humbaba together. Despite his momentary horror at seeing Humbaba's dreadful face, Gilgamesh overcomes his fear with encouragement from his companion.