Question

Read this excerpt from The Iliad. First give thy faith, and plight a prince's word Of sure protection, by thy power and sword; For I must speak what wisdom would conceal, And truths, invidious to the great, reveal, Bold is the task, when subject, grown too wise Instruct a monarch where his error lies; What evidence suggests why Agamemnon may become angry with Chalcas? A. First, give they faith, and plight a prince's word Of sure protection, by thy power and sword; B. For I must speak what wisdom would conceal, And truths, invidious to the great, reveal C. And truths, invidious to the great, reveal Bold is the task, when subject, grown too wise D. Bold is the task, when subject, grown too wise Instruct a monarch where his error lies;

Answer 1

A fleet is usually a large group of ships, but it can be any group of vessels like planes or cars that operate as a unit. A naval fleet is the largest formation of warships. A naval fleet at sea is like an army on land.

Answer Expert Verified

In this excerpt by “the fleet” is referred to the Greek army lead. The Greek army is lead by Agamemnon, who. by destroying the temple of Apollo and ravishing Trojan priest's daughter, Chryseis, draws on the wrath of Apollo. Apollo sets off the plague and infects Greek fleet to punish him.J

Answer 2

Answer:

For I must speak what wisdom would conceal,

And truths, invidious to the great, reveal

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