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. You were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. Though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do. Shout out your battle-cry, let your voice pound like a kettle drum. Let your heart inspire you to be joyous in battle, to forget about death.” This excerpt most supports the conclusion that Gilgamesh is a
Answer
A
compelling and confident speaker.
B
brave and courageous risk-taker.
C
bold and determined traveler.
D
strong and ferocious warrior.
Explanation
Gilgamesh urges his brother not to give in to fear and reminds him of his past victories. His confident, persuasive words are meant to inspire Enkidu to keep fighting, so the excerpt most supports that Gilgamesh is a compelling and confident speaker. The passage describes Enkidu as a brave warrior; it does not chiefly show Gilgamesh taking risks or fighting ferociously.
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