1. What is the "ancient gesture"? What does Millay mean when she says Penelope's
gesture was authentic, but Ulysses (Odysseus) did it only as a gesture to a crowd of
listeners? Explain.

2. Who did Millay think was the real hero-Odysseus or Penelope? Why?

3. In "Siren Song", the Siren says her song "is a boring song but it works every time."
Why is her song so effective? What techniques does she use to lure men to her island?
Explain.

Plz which statement best describes the motivation of the character pahom in leo tolstoy’s story “how much land does a man need”

In the following conversation, which group discussion technique does emily most clearly show?

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility