All these terms are used in reference to a word or expression except for diction that refers to a way of pronouncing.
1. Manner of expressing ideas in words: diction
2. Worn out by use: trite
3. Words or phrases usually characterized by a special vividness or coloring: slang
4. Used in everyday, informal talk, but not in formal English : colloquial
5. Stiffly dignified or formal: stilted
6. Not definitely or precisely expressed :vague
Explanation:
I could not find the excerpt that is missing in your question but I will try to help you with some pieces of information.
For matching those excerpts with the epic characteristic first of all you need to know are those standard characteristics of epic that are mentioned in many epic poems and novels.
- One of the most important things in epic are heroes. They are also historical and legendary part of every story. Epic stories have long setting. Also, one of the characteristics are supernatural forces and heroes such as angels. In many epic poem there is hero who is less stronger that his enemy, but the supernatural force is bringing him the victory against the enemy.
The tale of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle begins with a visitor, Dr. Mortimer, approaching Holmes to solve one murder and potentially prevent a second.
Dr. Mortimer's visit is occasioned by two things, the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the impending arrival of his heir, Sir Henry. Although the doctor is not by nature superstitious, he does consider it important to apprise Holmes of the legend surrounding the "hound of the Baskervilles", a legend that begins with Hugo Baskerville. The story of the legend is told in the 1742 manuscript.
Hugo Baskerville had abducted a peasant girl. She escaped from the room in which he had imprisoned her and fled. He followed on horseback using hounds to hunt her down. His companions followed him, and saw his horse standing riderless and a great black hound tearing out his throat. Since then, several members of the family have died mysterious deaths. The document warns the Baskervilles avoid the moors at night.
The legend is made relevant by Dr. Mortimer's description of the scene of Sir Charles' death:
Dr. Mortimer looked strangely at us for an instant, and his voice sank almost to a whisper as he answered: "Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!” This is the answer! I hope it helped...
Oberon wants Titania to fall in love with some vile things as revenge because Titania refused to give him the Indian Boy.
Hermia insists that Lysander sleep away from her because they are not yet married and she thinks that would be pushing things.
Puck anoints Lysander’s eyes because he thought he was Demetrius and he was trying to get Demetrius to fall in love with Helena.
Helena believes that Lysander is just mocking her.
Hermia dreams that Lysander left her, which is reflected in what actually happened.
