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Which statement best describes the effect of Gilgamesh's repeated dreams in Gilgamesh: A New English Version?
The repetition of the dreams introduces one clear theme.
The repetition of the dreams creates rhythm, interest, and drama.
The repetition of the dreams gives the epic an informal tone.
The repetition of the dreams establishes Gilgamesh as the hero.

The repetition of the dreams creates rhythm, interest, and drama.

Explanation:

"The Epic of Gilgamesh" is an epic poetry that revolves around the story and adventures of Gilgamesh. An epic poetry is a form of poetry which is very long and has one main character in it. The stories move around the main character who experiences a lot of things in his journey. Gilgamesh regularly sees dreams and tells his friend Enkidu about the dream. The line "Enkidu, dear friend, I have had a dream" has been repeated in the epic. This has helped in creating a rhythm in the epic. Every time Gilgamesh says this line, the audience can prepare themselves to read a new dream of him.