Which of the following best describes the language used in the extended simile comparing Odysseus to a musician as he strings the bow (lines 142–151)? "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. Then slid his right hand down the cord and plucked it, so the taut gut vibrating hummed and sang a swallow’s note." (1 point) Responses harsh and strident harsh and strident rhythmic and fast rhythmic and fast flowing and harmonious flowing and harmonious resounding and celebratory
