Chorus leader: against our land he marched, sent here by the warring claims of polyneices, with piercing screams, an eagle flying above our land, . . to what is polyneices being compared? an eagle an army the gods a warrior

The correct answer is A) an Eagle.

Polyneices is being compared to an Eagle.

This excerpt is part of the Antigone written by Sophocles. Antigone is a tragedy play written in 441 BC. It is the third part of the Odedipoedea. In the mentioned excerpt, the chorus leader is comparing Polyneices with an Eagle that soars above the land. The excerpt refers to the Theban victory in war and the role Polyneices play in the battle.

depends.

explanation:

abolish

do away with

unanimous

in complete agreement

secede

separate; break free

inauguration

starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

cooperationist

people who wanted the north to cooperate with the south

surrender

to give up

volunteer

perform a service for free

draft

involuntary service in military

retreat

withdraw; move away from enemy

advisor

expert who gives advice

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