Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "a maid brought water soon in a graceful golden pitcher and over a silver basin tipped it out so they might rinse their " what is the meaning of this excerpt, which is repeated numerous times throughout the odyssey? homer wants us to know that the people at the feast practiced good hygiene. homer wants to show off how wealthy the kings were, using golden pitchers to wash their hands. homer wants to emphasize the proper etiquette of hospitality when hosting a guest. homer simply can’t think of another way to say that people washed their hands before eating.

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”