Answers:
Question 1 : Blow (noun)
Question 2: It emphasizes basically what ever is said to make the reader notice it and think about it basically.
Question 3: The Deliberate use of repetition helps the reader reread the whole thing and then start thinking about the feelings that Odysseus' son and wife are experiencing.
Explanation: Basically all that explains the facts and repetition of what was said from inside of the story. Hope that helps :)