Question

Which best defines the word repetition in epic poetry?

Answer 1

the reapperance of the characters for a surprise reaction

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) the recurrence of words and phrases for a specific effect.

The option that best defines the word repetition in epic poetry is "the recurrence of words and phrases for a specific effect."

IN literary terms, the word "epic" can be traced back to ancient Greece times. They used the word "epikos" that can be translated as a poetic story. Today, authors write an epic poem is a narrative poem that mostly relates to the deeds and great accomplishments of fictional characters. To do this, the author uses adjectives that maximizes the characteristics and deeds of the hero.