Question

which choice correctly identifies an epic structure in selection 1 and best analyzes its effect?
a.
○ archetypal plot pattern: battle between good and evil
effect: creates sympathy in the reader for utnapishtim’s wife
b.
○ episodic structure: the tale of gilgamesh and utnapishtim is one of several tales making up the story
effect: creates the expectation that gilgamesh and utnapishtim will become friends
c.
○ archetypal plot pattern: quest
effect: increases suspense as gilgamesh encounters an obstacle that he is unable to immediately overcome
d.
○ extreme conflict: the conflict concerns humanity’s struggle with death
effect: foreshadows a great battle scene between gilgamesh and utnapishtim that will determine the survival of the sumerians

Explanation:

Answer:

C. Archetypal Plot Pattern: quest
Effect: increases suspense as Gilgamesh encounters an obstacle that he is unable to immediately overcome