1. What is your interpretation of the punishment of Tantalus, described in paragraphs 12-13?
Do you think it indicates the presence of a cruel impulse among the ancient Greeks?

muir's use of diction creates a mood of urgency and fear. the highlighted words - difficult, difficult, force, crooked, struggling, tangled, fallen, fear, faint and hungry - come together to make you feel that the author is in danger. the imagery is clear so that it comes alive in your mind. diction can create a mood which can bring everything else together.

explanation:

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