The author includes this excerpt to establish Gilgamesh as a compelling speaker.
Option A. a compelling speaker is the answer.
The epic poem "Gilgamesh," which is all about bravery, courage, overcoming one's fear, and power, has Gilgamesh as its main figure and hero.
Gilgamesh mentions that he cannot defeat the demon Humbaba alone in the conversation he has with Enkidu in the sample.
The speaker who is engaging and effectively arouses interest is how the author here portrays Gilgamesh.
Gilgamesh demonstrates his strength and bravery when he exclaims, "If we aid one other and battle side by side, what harm can come to us?"
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The complete question is ''The author includes this excerpt to establish Gilgamesh as''
a compelling speaker.
a ruthless warrior.
a devoted servant of Shamash.
a long-distance traveler.