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QuizMultiple Choice

Part 1: Epic Poetry: Gilgamesh

Question 16 • TX-English IV

In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Gilgamesh repeatedly has dreams and says, "Enkidu, dear friend, I have had a dream."

Answer
A
It creates a main idea that the audience can understand, and it establishes Gilgamesh as the main character.
B
It creates a rhythmic pattern that the audience can follow, and it signals that the audience will hear a new dream.
C
It creates a new structure that the audience needs to hear, and it shows how long Gilgamesh’s journey has been.
D
It creates a vivid image that the audience can see, and it establishes a more realistic way of storytelling.

Explanation

The repeated phrase “Enkidu, dear friend, I have had a dream” acts like a refrain. Its recurring rhythm helps the audience recognize the pattern, and it signals that Gilgamesh is about to tell another dream. It does not mainly describe the length of his journey or create a visual image.

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