A student once asked about the phrase "winged words." Before we get to an explanation, let us first learn how to pinpoint words or lines in The Odyssey, or any major poem.
Thhis student referred to Euryalus giving Odysseus a sword and what he spoke as he did so. This event in the book is on page 159. That is one way to direct a reader to a specific passage, but it is lazy and imprecise when used with an epic poem (or a drama). When asking a question about or discussing a particular passage in this poem, use this system: Book VIII, Line 14 - this is exactly where the phrase "winged words" can be found. Use "Book VIII, Lines 12-19" to identify the entire passage Emily is asking about.
"Winged words" means that Euryalus was speaking in a lofty, noble manner. He apologized to Odysseus for being rude, presents him with a sword, and wishes that Odysseus returns safely to his home.
Also, "winged words" is an alliteration, one of our rhetorical terms from last year. The successive "w" sounds make the poem more musical. Just like I made the previous sentence more musical with an alliteration of the "m" sound.
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