Question

How can the reader tell that Beowulf is an epic poem? a. It takes place a long time ago. b. The story involves warriors and battles. c. The hero is described as someone greater than all other men. d. The people in the story are called Geats and Danes. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D Mark this and return

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. The hero is described as someone greater than all other men.

Explanation:

In literature, an epic poem is a type of narrative text that focuses on the life an actions of one main hero who is considered as a model of specific values and usually struggles against supernatural evil forces. In the case of Beowulf, this describes the events of a hero of the Geats (North-Germanic tribe) called Beowulf as he has to fight against Gendrel that is an evil monster and later against Grendel's mother. This shows the focus of the poem are the actions of the hero and also as he is described as the only one with the capabilities to face Grendel, this reveals Beowulf is an epic poem. Thus, the reader can tell that Beowulf is an epic poem is that "the hero is described as someone greater than all other men".

Answer 2

C.the hero is described as someone greater than all other men.