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the eagle that you saw, with a lions head, stands for humbaba. though it dived straight toward you and terrifying flames shot from its mouth, nothing could cause you harm. the young man who came to your rescue was our lord, shamash. he will stand beside us when the monster attacks. -gilgamesh: a new english translation, stephen mitchell which features of epic poetry does this passage contain? check all that apply. a vast setting a supernatural force that brings harm a hero with great strength an elevated style a supernatural force that brings help

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# Brief Explanations: 1. **A supernatural force that brings harm**: The eagle - like creature with a lion's head (representing Humbaba) is a supernatural being that is menacing. 2. **A supernatural force that brings help**: Lord Shamash, a god, is a supernatural force coming to the rescue. 3. **An elevated style**: The language used is grand and formal, typical of epic poetry. There is no mention of a vast setting or a hero with great strength in this passage. # Answer: a supernatural force that brings harm an elevated style a supernatural force that brings help