Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version
At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,
at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.
They had traveled for just three days and nights,
a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.
When the sun was setting, they dug a well,
they filled their waterskins with fresh water,
Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop
Which statement best describes the epic feature used in
this excerpt and its effect on the plot?
O The interference of the gods creates more tension
and suspense in the plot.
The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to
become confusing.
O The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and
enduring Gilgamesh is.
O The presence of a brave hero indicates that the
challenge ahead will be simple.

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