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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.

A
It points out that Gilgamesh and Enkidu must fight Humbaba.
B
It indicates that the gods are helping Gilgamesh and Enkidu.
C
It emphasizes the length of Gilgamesh's and Enkidu's journey.
D
It dramatizes the danger Gilgamesh and Enkidu must face.
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Why is repetition an important part of an epic's structure? Select 4 options.

A
It allows poets to remember and retell the poem.
B
It introduces additional themes.
C
It helps the audience absorb the poem.
D
It distracts from the main idea.
E
It creates a rhythmic pattern.
F
It emphasizes important ideas.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.The man who pulled you up from the groundand gave you fresh water from his waterskinis Lugalbanda, your personal god.With his help, we will achieve a triumphgreater than any man has achieved.

A
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
B
a journey filled with many challenges
C
a vast setting of distant landscapes
D
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
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Which statement best describes how Gilgamesh's dreams affect the plot of Gilgamesh: A New English Version?

A
The dreams lessen any tension in the plot.
B
The dreams introduce the main idea.
C
The dreams shift the focus from Gilgamesh.
D
The dreams create conflict and suspense.
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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.When the sun was setting, they dug a well,they filled their waterskins with fresh water,Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."

A
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
B
a journey filled with many challenges
C
a vast setting of distant landscapes
D
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
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Which best defines the word repetition in epic poetry?

A
the recurrence of words and phrases for a specific effect
B
the duplication of main ideas for development
C
the reproduction of images for emphasis
D
the reappearance of characters for a surprise reaction
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward youand terrifying flames shot from its mouth,nothing could cause you harm. The young manwho came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash.He will stand beside us when the monster attacks.Whatever happens, we will prevail."

A
The difficult journey that Gilgamesh must undertake causes him to feel defeated.
B
The vast landscape that Gilgamesh must travel through adds tension to the plot.
C
The intervention of the supernatural gives Gilgamesh hope that he will defeat Humbaba.
D
The narrative voice of the epic poem makes it difficult for the audience to relate to Gilgamesh.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The fiery heavens stand for Humbaba,who tried to kill you with lightning and flames.But in spite of the fire, he could not harm you."

A
Humbaba establishes Gilgamesh as the hero of the poem.
B
Humbaba distracts Gilgamesh from the difficult journey.
C
Humbaba eases the challenges Gilgamesh must face.
D
Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.
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After each dream, Gilgamesh says to Enkidu, "Dear friend, tell me, what does this mean?" What effect does this repetition have?

A
It signals that Gilgamesh will defeat Humbaba.
B
It reinforces Enkidu's role as Gilgamesh's adviser.
C
It emphasizes the terrifying nature of Gilgamesh's dream.
D
It suggests that Gilgamesh rejects supernatural powers.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Then, from heaven, the voice of the godcalled to Gilgamesh: "Hurry, attack,attack Humbaba while the time is right,before he enters the depths of the forest,before he can hide there and wrap himselfin his seven auras with their paralyzing glare.He is wearing just one now. Attack him! Now!"

A
It scares Gilgamesh and leads the audience to believe that Gilgamesh will lose.
B
It encourages Gilgamesh to fight and adds excitement for the audience.
C
It causes Gilgamesh to run away and increases the audience's unease.
D
It causes Gilgamesh to slowly withdraw and provides the audience with relief.

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