<span>A long narrative poem written in elevated style, in which heroes of great historical or legendary importance perform valorous deeds. The setting is vast in scope, covering great nations, the world, or the universe, and the action is important to the history of a nation or people.</span>
I had the same question, but since it was a multi-choice for me it was a bit easier, it was either A) marked by movement (remember this is the word animated) B) renewed with vigor C) having life D) intensely energetic which not many of those make sense for the word animated