Question

Choose all that apply. What are three characteristics of an epic poem? (Pick three) written in an elevated language celebrates the life of a legendary hero is relatively short is a long description is a long narrative

Answer 1

Elevated language
Long description
Celebrates life of a hero

Answer 2

The correct answers are A. Written in an elevated language, B. Celebrates the life of a legendary hero and E. Is a long narrative

Explanation:

The Epic poetry is a type of poetry that originated in Ancient Grece and that was mainly used to narrate the actions of a hero or heroine, especially in relation to extraordinary deeds that implied struggling against supernatural forces and represented a positive example of moral. Because of this, it was common epic poems were long narratives as they do not only celebrated the life and features of a hero or heroine but tells the actions and story behind them. Additionally, to this, it was common epic poems were written in a complex elevated language or highly stylized language, considering these poems combined the lyrical and dramatic traditions found in other forms of literature such as plays or myths. Considering this, the main characteristics of an epic poem were (A) written in complex or elevated language that mixes different literary styles, (B) use to celebrate the actions and features of a hero and (E) long narrative as the story of the hero including the difficulties faced were explained.