Question 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

The best description of the language used in the extended simile comparing Odysseus to a musician is flowing and harmonious.