Which epic characteristics are found in this excerpt from the iliad by homer? and now, the warriors passing on the way, the graceful paris first excused his stay. to whom the noble hector thus replied: "o chief! in blood, and now in arms, allied! thy power in war with justice none contest; known is thy courage, and thy strength confess'd. what pity sloth should seize a soul so brave, or godlike paris live a woman's slave! my heart weeps blood at what the trojans say, and hopes thy deeds shall wipe the stain away. haste then, in all their glorious labours share, for much they suffer, for thy sake, in war. these ills shall cease, whene'er by jove's decree we crown the bowl to heaven and liberty: while the proud foe his frustrate triumphs mourns, and greece indignant through her seas returns. epithet epic simile starting in medias res invocation of a muse vast setting

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.