The speaker in "journey of the magi" says that the magi (wise men) traveled all night, even though there were "voices singing in our ears, saying / that this was all folly." what does the speaker mean? a. they were so tired that they sang to keep themselves awake. b.even when they were tired and had doubts, they remained faithful. c.their journey was filled with singing and hopeful companionship. d.they sang to take their minds off the folly of their journey.

Ow does the author reveal katina's initial excitement about her internship? a) by showing how katina responds to conflict b) by describing how katina felt at the end of the day c) by showing how katina interacts with other characters d) by describing how katina selected her clothes with care

What theme is best revealed by this conflict? a.)with cooperation, crews can defeat the gods. b.)dangerous ocean travel claims many lives. c.)rest is required for all who work hard. d.)people must respect the wrath of the gods. read the excerpt from part 1 of the odyssey. now zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships and driving veils of the squall moved down like night on land and sea. the bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed outstrips 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.

Whats the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature. explain what the importance is to me