Select two characteristics of the Odyssey's structure that make it an epic poem. 1. Book 1 is structured as an introduction to a long, perilous journey
2. Book 9 is structured as an introduction to the serious, important
themes in Book 12.
3.Books 9 and 12 are structured as episodic adventures, each with a
climax.
Books 9 and 12 are structured to show how people change,
especially the main character.
Book 12 is structured as a conclusion to all the preceding events.

2. which of the following topics would be too broad for a speech lasting 5 to 10 minutes?

Which sentence from the text best develops the theme about the importance of compassion for other people? "besides, he was the only person in the whole place with skin nearly as dark as hers." "at first she wanted to intern at her dad's gas station, but her teacher told her she needed to branch out and signed michelle up at the oakcourt nursing home, only 15 minutes away from her house." "still, michelle had been curious, and she felt sorry that erkan had a bad reputation among the staff." "she too had felt like everyone mistrusted her--especially at the nursing home where she was so much younger than the rest of the staff--so she understood how he must feel."

How is the speaker characterized by her wish to keep her diary a secret from her brother? a) she seems shy and private. b) she seems and eager. c) she seems clever and studious. d) she seems sneaky and dishonest.