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Which statement best describes the overall structure of this excerpt from the Odyssey?


1. It unfolds in chronological order, there are no flashbacks, and there is no foreshadowing of future events throughout.


2. It begins with some predictions of future events, it returns to the past, and it continues with random episodes.


3. It begins in the present, a long flashback unfolds in chronological order, and some future events are foreshadowed throughout.


4. It presents a thesis statement, it provides evidence proving that thesis with predictions, and it closes with a long flashback.

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Answer:

3. It begins in the present, a long flashback unfold in chronological order, and some future events are foreshadowed throughout.

Explanation:

The poem Odyssey is written by Homer. The main plot of the poem revolves around the hero of Mediterranean who is willing to get back his city from monsters. He is desperately trying to get back his throne which he lost in a battle of Trojan.  

Homer's 'Odyssey' is epic poetry. The poem starts with present events and then precedes the events of the past in chronological order. Thus, option 3 is correct.

What is Odyssey about?

Odyssey is about vengeance, hospitality, and loyalty. The poem covers the story of the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, and his story to return home after the war at Trojan.

The poem shows the importance of loyalty and perseverance as it can be seen in Odysseus when he tries hard to return back home after the war and many obstacles.

Therefore, option 3. the poem starts with the present and ends in the past.

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