Which two pairs of lines in this excerpt from Homer's Iliad contain epithets about Helen? To Helen's bed the gods alone assign Hermione, to extend the regal line; . . . A golden distaff gave to Helen's hand; And that rich vase, with living sculpture wrought, . . . He ceased; a gush of grief began to rise: Fast streams a tide from beauteous Helen's eyes; . . . At Helen's beck prepare the room of state; Beneath an ample portico they spread . . . In this suspense bright Helen graced the room; Before her breathed a gale of rich perfume.
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What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. excerpt from "the cabuliwallah" by rabindranath tagore i was sitting in my study, looking through the accounts, when some one entered, saluting respectfully, and stood before me. it was rahmun the cabuliwallah. at first i did not recognise him. he had no bag, nor the long hair, nor the same vigour that he used to have. but he smiled, and i knew him again. "when did you come, rahmun? " i asked him. "last evening," he said, "i was released from jail." the words struck harsh upon my ears. i had never before talked with one who had wounded his fellow, and my heart shrank within itself when i realised this; for i felt that the day would have been better-omened had he not turned up.
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English, 22.06.2019 12:00
Hamlet asked the players to perform a certain play and to insert into it some lines that he will write
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Which two pairs of lines in this excerpt from Homer's Iliad contain epithets about Helen? To Helen's...
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