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Read a student’s analysis of Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh is an epic hero partly because he is a strong, effective leader who believes in teamwork. For example, when Enkidu expresses fear about continuing on the journey, Gilgamesh tells Enkidu that he needs help killing Humbaba and encourages him to persevere. Moved by the speech, Enkidu decides to continue on with the mission.

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an introductory statement of the point that is being made
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an example to illustrate the point being made in the paragraph
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the explanation that connects the point to the examples provided
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the student’s opinion of the author of Gilgamesh’s choice of words
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cite
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summarize
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quote
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paraphrase
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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.

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The men are able to walk four hundred miles before stopping to eat and one thousand miles before stopping to rest.
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Ordinary men would need less time if they were to embark on a journey of similar length and difficulty.
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The men are able to travel in three days and nights a distance that would take ordinary men six weeks.
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Ordinary men would never be able to walk one thousand miles before stopping to eat or to pitch a camp.
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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.”

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Frightened, Gilgamesh pleads with the god Shamash to protect him during this dangerous journey.
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Trembling and crying, Gilgamesh honors Shamash so that Shamash will grant his wish.
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Gilgamesh shows great respect for the god Shamash by praying to him for protection.
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Shamash is a powerful god, so Gilgamesh asks him to provide safety as he faces great danger.
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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.”

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Gilgamesh commands Enkidu to stay strong because they are about to reach the end of their long journey.
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Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu by reminding him that they have traveled a long way and are very close to achieving their goal.
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Gilgamesh tells Enkidu to have courage because they will definitely win after the horrific things they have endured.
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Gilgamesh tries to inspire Enkidu by reminding him that they have had to cross many mountains to get where they are.
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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.

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compassionate because he listens to his friend.
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strong because he is triumphant in battle.
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practical because he does what it takes to survive.
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confident because he takes unnecessary risks.
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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 cedarsThey 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.

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From far off they saw the Cedar Mountain, / sacred to Ishtar, where the gods dwell, / the slopes of it steep, and rich in cedars
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They advanced to the monster’s den. Humbaba / charged out roaring at them and said, / “I know you, Gilgamesh. Don’t be a fool.”
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Gilgamesh felt his courage return. / They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls.
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He could not move forward, could not retreat. / Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him, / he held a knife to Humbaba’s throat.
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Gilgamesh chopped down the mighty trees, / Enkidu hewed the trunks into timbers.
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Read the point that is being made and the illustration that follows it.Point: Gilgamesh is a strong warrior who triumphs in battle.Illustration: As the two men leave the forest and float down the river, Gilgamesh carries the head of Humbaba.

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The two men build a raft, and Enkidu steers because Gilgamesh is holding Humbaba’s head.
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Gilgamesh holds Humbaba’s head to signal his ultimate defeat of the beast Humbaba and, thus, his strength.
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This proves that Gilgamesh is courageous because he does not fear revenge from those close to Humbaba.
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Enkidu and Gilgamesh likely take the beast’s head to prove to everyone that he is actually dead.
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What evidence from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best supports the conclusion that Gilgamesh is a strong leader?

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Gripping their axes, their knives unsheathed, / they entered the Forest and made their way through / the tangle of thorn bushes underfoot.
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Gilgamesh answered, “Dear friend, dear brother, / I cannot kill Humbaba alone. / Please stay here with me. Stand at my side. / ‘Two boats lashed together will never sink.’”
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Enkidu saw his dismay and said, / “Dear friend, great warrior, noble hero, / don’t lose courage, remember this . . .”
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They came within sight of the monster’s den. / He was waiting inside it. Their blood ran cold. / He saw the two friends, he grimaced, he bared / his teeth, he let out a deafening roar.
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Read the point and the chart below.Point: Gilgamesh believes in the power of supernatural forces.Which statement best completes the blank in this chart?

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So frightened that he is trembling and crying, Gilgamesh prays fervently for anyone to hear and protect him.
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Frightened by what he faces, Gilgamesh pleads to the god Shamash to protect him on this dangerous journey.
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Believing that Shamash is the most powerful god, Gilgamesh cries and begs him for help on the journey.
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Gilgamesh is scared about his dangerous journey, and he has no idea where to turn for help aside from the gods.

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