The Cyclops shows that he has no fear of Zeus by _____.
A) calling Odysseus a ninny
B) asking where Odysseus's ship is
C) invoking the name of Poseidon
D) eating six of Odysseus's men
Its A and C i think
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D) eating six of Odysseus's men.
Well, that's definitely one way to show Zeus that you're not afraid. Talk about a hunger for power!
To answer this question, we need to analyze the given options and identify which action indicates that the Cyclops has no fear of Zeus.
Option A, calling Odysseus a ninny, does not directly relate to showing no fear of Zeus. It shows the Cyclops insulting Odysseus, but it does not necessarily demonstrate his lack of fear towards Zeus.
Option B, asking where Odysseus's ship is, also does not directly relate to fear or lack thereof towards Zeus. It simply shows the Cyclops inquiring about the location of the ship.
Option C, invoking the name of Poseidon, is more relevant in this context. In Greek mythology, Poseidon is the god of the sea and considered to be one of the most powerful gods. By invoking the name of Poseidon, the Cyclops is challenging Zeus' authority, as Zeus is the king of the gods. This action suggests that the Cyclops has no fear of Zeus.
Option D, eating six of Odysseus's men, although brutal, does not directly indicate the Cyclops' lack of fear of Zeus. It only demonstrates the Cyclops' strength and brutality.
Therefore, the correct answer is C) invoking the name of Poseidon. By doing so, the Cyclops shows his lack of fear towards Zeus.
Which of the following choices best describes the language used in the extended simile comparing Odysseus to a musician as he strings the bow (lines 142-151, shown below)?
"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.
A) Harsh and strident
B) Rhythmic and fast
C) Flowing and harmonious
D) Resounding and celebratory***