Question

finding characteristics using evidence from the text. then shumash threw strong winds at humbaba, the south - wind, the north - wind, the east and the west, storm wind, gale wind, hurricane wind, to pin him down and paralyze his steps. he could not move forward, could not retreat. gilgamesh, it seems, leaped upon him, he held a knife to humbabas throat. - gilgamesh: a new english version, stephen mitchell. what characteristic does gilgamesh show in this passage? he is a compelling speaker. he embarks on a long journey. he receives help from a supernatural force.

Explanation:

The text shows Gilgamesh holding a knife to Humbaba's throat. This action doesn't relate to being a compelling speaker, embarking on a long - journey, or receiving help from a supernatural force. It shows aggression or a threatening nature. But among the given options, the closest is that he is a compelling speaker as he is in a dominant position in this encounter which could imply some level of assertiveness related to being compelling in a sense.

Answer:

He is a compelling speaker