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Which lines in this excerpt from Homer's Iliad contain epithets about Achilles?

Achilles heeds not, but derides our pain: Even till the flames consume our fleet he stays
, . . .
Divine Achilles view'd the rising flames, And smote his thigh, and thus aloud exclaims:
. . .
Achilles with unactive fury glows, And gives to passion what to Greece he owes. . . .
Menoetius thus: 'Though great Achilles shine In strength superior, and of race divine,
. . .
Achilles sees us, to the feast invites; Social we sit, and share the genial rites.

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A :Achilles heeds not,but derides our pain: Even till the flames consume our fleet he stays.
hope this helps I not sure of the answer though.
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Answer:

The correct answer and lines that contain epithets about Achilles are Achilles with unactive fury glows, And gives to passion what to Greece he owes.

Step-by-step explanation:

In those lines, Homer's use of epithet marks a quality of Achilles and alters the noun being referenced. Achilles is furious so he's skin migh be red, glowing with it.

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