Question

What simile does Homer use to describe the storm?

Answer 1

Poseidon sends a wave towards Odysseus that is "hard as a windstorm blasting piles of dry parched chaff" (line 405). In this simile, the waves that toss Odysseus are again compared to a windstorm blowing about grain. The waves are so powerful that they make Odysseus seem as light as a handful of grain.Explanation: Hope this is helpful and may god bless you

Answer 2

Poseidon sends a wave towards Odysseus that is "hard as a windstorm blasting piles of dry parched chaff". In this simile, the waves that toss Odysseus are again compared to a windstorm blowing about grain. The waves are so powerful that they make Odysseus seem as light as a handful of grain.

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