The correct answers are: the ability to embark on a challenging journey, strength and courage.
Indeed, since there is no battle in this excerpt, that particular characteristic of the epic hero convention is not met by this passage. However, the other three are quite clear; Gilgamesh and his god friend are able to complete a thousand miles travel on foot in 3 days, which means they are strong. Gilgamesh climbs to the mountain summit, which means that he is also courageous since most people would be terrified of such height. Finally, the fact that they embark on a long journey is also one of the most important parts of Epic heroic convention since epic heroes are always supposed to face an epic, initiate quest that will test his resolve and force him to face dangers and trials which he will overcome.
Answer:
B. Direct Object
Explanation:
A direct object receives the action of a transitive verb. Thus, the infinitive verb <em>to swing</em> is undergoes the action of the verb <em>began</em>.
The rest of the options are incorrect. In the sentence given, <em>to swing</em> does not function as a main verb. Besides, a predicate noun or nominative follows the verb <em>to be</em> and gives information about the subject. Finally, the infinitive verb does not follow a preposition.
Your birth date. So the answer is D.
Answer:
Flashbulbs went off, social media began buzzing, and the two toy store owners smiled from ear-to-ear.
With the help of her grandson, Andre, they rebuilt the toy store into a fantastical delight
Explanation:
Complete Question:
Which two sentences from the passage best convey a tone of wonder?
Flashbulbs went off, social media began buzzing, and the two toy store owners smiled from ear-to-ear. However, Margot's daughter began to skimp on costs. It was a jovial tradition passed down to her daughter. With the help of her grandson, Andre, they rebuilt the toy store into a fantastical delight. And with one mighty tug, the new displays beamed out to the overcrowded square.
The tone is used in writing to tell readers' the attitude employed by the writer, through the writing styles and use(choice) of words to convey the writer's mindset or emotion. Therefore, the tone of wonder is simply the tone that makes the story captivating or surprising about a certain situation that influences readers' reactions.
These two sentences :
<em>Flashbulbs went off, social media began buzzing, and the two toy store owners smiled from ear-to-ear.</em>
<em>With the help of her grandson, Andre, they rebuilt the toy store into a fantastical delight; </em>convey a tone of wonder in the passage. Here the author describes the action of the store owner in a vivid way leading the readers to wonder why the store owners are widely smiling and lastly the author paints a sense of wonder that follows the building of the toy store.
Which one is bold exactly? Also this should be pretty easy
