Read the excerpt from Part 4 of The Odyssey. I happened to glance aft at ship and oarsmen
and caught sight of their arms and legs, dangling
high overhead. Voices came down to me
in anguish, calling my name for the last time.

A man surfcasting on a point of rock
for bass or mackerel, whipping his long rod
to drop the sinker and the bait far out,
will hook a fish and rip it from the surface
to dangle wriggling through the air:

so these

were borne aloft in spasms toward the cliff.

Which statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt?

Odysseus’s men are compared to fishermen, showing their resourcefulness.
Odysseus’s men are compared to fishermen, showing their love of the sea.
Odysseus’s men are compared to caught fish, showing their history.
Odysseus’s men are compared to caught fish, showing their helplessness.

Odysseus’s men are compared to caught fish, showing their helplessness.

Explanation:

I am not 100% sure but I do believe the answer to be "Odysseus’s men are compared to caught fish, showing their helplessness."

as in the excerpt it is stated "in anguish, calling my name for the last time." leading us to believe that they are in danger. it is also stated that "so these

were borne aloft in spasms toward the cliff." this seems to imply that they were rather helpless.

I hope I was able to help!

    prior to dee leaving home, the everyday objects in her household were just that- everyday objects. she took no special notice of any of them. however, once she returns home, all of these objects represent great culture significance to her. she is incredibly enthused about how great the wooden benches and old quilts are because she thinks it is in-style to be in touch with her own culture.

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