Answer:
A. Epic poetry consists of one general form, whereas lyric poetry includes several specific forms, such as the sonnet.
Explanation:
An epic poem is the type of poetry that narrates the heroic deeds of a character(s). It is typically written in honor or praise of the character(s) and can be as long as a whole book. It also involves the presence of supernatural beings such as gods and monsters etc. Most common and famous epic poems are Homer's "The Illiad", John Milton's "Paradise Lost" and Dante's "Divine Comedy" among others.
On the other hand, a lyric poem is where the verses are short and has a musical tone to it. They are different types of lyric poems, such as the sonnets and expresses personal emotions and feelings while also using the first person narrative voice. Examples of lyric poems are William Shakespeare's "Sonnets", "I Felt A Funeral In My Brain" by Emily Dickenson etc.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
D) supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
On the excerpt the narrator is describing Lugalbanda as a personal God who will help the hero with his mission. Epic poetry is known for the use of supernatural elements (like Gods, monsters, dragons and so on) that a worthy hero should stand against or help.
The answer should be Theme is not the moral of a story.
Answer: yes there are many metaphors in The Lost Hero
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