Read the excerpt from The Odyssey . Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships, and driving veils of squall moved down like night on land and sea. The bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind. We saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief, until a third Dawn came with ringlets shining. Then we put up our masts, hauled sail, and rested, letting the steersmen and the breeze take over. Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt? Choose three correct answers.
Answer
A
a hero showing perseverance
B
rhyme and repetition of words
C
supernatural elements
D
important historical events
E
a difficult journey with trials
Explanation
The storm is a trial during the crew’s difficult voyage, so it shows a difficult journey with trials. The crew survives two days and nights of rough weather, then raises the masts and sails again, showing perseverance. Zeus, a god who sends the storm, is a supernatural element. The excerpt does not emphasize rhyme or report an important historical event.
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