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English, 09.06.2021 21:10, jazzy200232

srry i ussally give motivation but i have none right now so i need help could u help pweas Read the excerpt from "The Quarrel" from "Stories from the Iliad."

It happened that Chryses, priest of Apollo, came to Agamemnon and the other Greek chiefs. He had come to offer much gold to ransom his daughter, Chryseis. On his knees he begged them to take the gold and give him back the girl. “If you will do this,” he said, “may the gods help you to take the city of Troy, and bring you back safe to your homes.”

What effect does the phrase "On his knees he begged them" have on the meaning of the excerpt from "The Quarrel"?
Question 8 options:

It emphasizes how much Chryses wants to see his daughter again.

It shows how much Chryses respects Agamemnon.

It implies that Chryses is trying to manipulate Agamemnon by appealing to his emotions.

It suggests that Chryses is afraid of the Greeks and will do whatever they say.

Question 9 (3 points)
Read the excerpt from "The Quarrel" from "Stories from the Iliad."

“Drunkard, with the eyes of a dog and the heart of a deer! Never fighting in the front of the battle! You would rather go round and rob the prizes from any man who stands up to you. I swear to you, that from this time forth, you may look for Achilles but you shall not find him. When your men fall dying by the murderous hand of Hector, you shall not know how to help them, and you shall tear your heart with rage for the hour when you wronged the best of the Achaeans.”

What effect does the phrase "with the eyes of a dog and the heart of a deer" have on the meaning of the excerpt from "The Quarrel"?
Question 9 options:

A) It emphasizes Agamemnon's greed and cowardice.

B)It underscores Agamemnon's deception and grace.

C) It emphasizes Agamemnon's lack of sophistication.

D)It underscores Agamemnon's power and swiftness.

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