Question

read the paragraph.
point: gilgamesh is an epic hero because of his great strength and bravery.
illustration:

explanation: because gilgamesh succeeds in such a challenging and frightful task, he proves himself to be notably strong and brave.
which is the best example from the text to illustrate this point?

• gilgamesh receives help from the god shamash.
• gilgamesh encourages enkidu to stay and fight when he wants to run.
• gilgamesh conquers humbaba after a long and violent struggle.
• gilgamesh and enkidu are able to travel great distances in few days.

Explanation:

To determine the best example, we analyze each option:

• "Gilgamesh receives help from the god Shamash" shows divine assistance, not his own strength/bravery.
• "Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu to stay and fight when he wants to run" shows leadership/encouragement, not direct demonstration of his own strength/bravery.
• "Gilgamesh conquers Humbaba after a long and violent struggle" directly shows his strength and bravery as he succeeds in a challenging, frightful task (matching the explanation).
• "Gilgamesh and Enkidu are able to travel great distances in few days" shows travel ability, not strength/bravery in a struggle.

Answer:

C. Gilgamesh conquers Humbaba after a long and violent struggle.