Question

1. the author uses imagery in paragraph 1 most likely to -

emphasize endymions strength and intelligence as a shepherd

suggest that endymion is unaware of his own beauty

highlight endymions godlike appearance to explain selenes attraction

show that endymion is more interested in the stars than in his flocks

clear all

the romance of endymion and selene
a tale based on greek myth

(1) endymion the shepherd was one of the handsomest mortals in all of ancient greece. his soft,
golden locks highlighted his finely chiseled youthful face. his body was lean and muscular - carved
just like the statues of the gods found at the parthenon.

(2) shepherd though he was, endymions curiosity was not limited by his humble occupation. he
pined for knowledge, and his imagination was fired by the wonders of the night sky. each evening
he would watch the moon, studying her changing face, charting her movements across the sky.

(3) little did endymion know that even as he watched the moon, selene, goddess of the moon, was
watching him. struck by his beauty, selene was soon consumed with love for endymion. every night
she gazed longingly on him, kissing his sleeping form with beams of light. her outpouring of love,
however, could not bridge the gulf that lay between them. one day, endymion, a mortal, would
perish; she, a goddess, would live on eternally.

Explanation:

The imagery in paragraph 1 describes Endymion's physical appearance (soft golden locks, finely chiseled youthful face, lean and muscular body). This description is likely used to explain why Selene (the moon goddess) was attracted to him, as seen in the subsequent paragraphs where Selene falls in love with Endymion. The other options are less supported: there's no indication of strength/intelligence as a shepherd (first option - focus is on looks), no mention of him being unaware of his beauty (second option), and the text doesn't emphasize his interest in stars over flocks (fourth option - that's in paragraph 2, and paragraph 1's imagery is more about his appearance).

Answer:

highlights Endymion's godlike appearance to explain Selene's attraction