English

Brennan Costa

24 February, 16:44

Which of the following choices best describes the language used in the extended simile comparing Odysseus to a musician as he strings the bow?

But the man skilled in all ways of contending, satisfied by the great bow's look and heft, like a musician, like a harper, when with quiet hand upon his instrument he draws between his thumb and forefinger a sweet new string upon a peg: so effortlessly Odysseus in one motion strung the bow. Then slid his right hand down the cord and plucked it, so the taut gut vibrating hummed and sang a swallow's note.

A) harsh and strident

B) rhythmic and fast

C) flowing and harmonious

D) resounding and celebratory