Why is the simile from lines 213—216 of The Odyssey, Part 1 effective?

...and whisked away his great door slab to let his sheep go through but he, behind, reset the

stone as one would cap a quiver. (from The Odyssey, Part I, lines 213—216)

1.It emphasizes that a stone prevents any escape from Polyphemus's cave.

2.It reveals how enormous and strong Polyphemus is.

3.It tells that Polyphemus is not only a shepherd, but also an archer.

4.It shows that Odysseus's men quivered with fear.

what are your options?

i dont know what you want me to answer

the correct answer is d

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anyone who was dealing with communism in soviet union in his time had an ideal picture of equality, freedom, the struggle of the working class for a better future, the success of the aristocracy's overthrow and the emancipation of subjugation.   however, anyone who would go to soviet union to see the functioning of the communist system, would be convinced that it was about sad people, about everyday bad life, about the brutal attitude of communist leaders, about ill obsession to completely exterminate every thought on aristocracy. thus, orwell wanted to show all the absurdity, the brutality of the system, the unbearable rule of suspicious morality, the ignorant people who try to play professionally.

the answers are: b. and e.