Explanation: A simile is a figure of speech that consists in making a comparison between elements that aren't obviously related, this comparison is made using the words "like" and "as." An epic simile is a simile developed over several lines of verse (especially one used in an epic poem). In the given passage we can see an example of an epic simile that compares a ship to a four horse team, as we can see, the comparison continues through several lines.
