Milton begins Paradise Lost by stating the theme of the epic, which is one of several epic conventions.
The first sentence of the poem is actually quite lengthy and tells the reader the poem will involve "Man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree..." etc. etc.
Other conventions: the style is elevated and formal, and the setting is vast in scope.
Answer:
I believe the answer would be D
Answer:
1. I felt butterflies in my stomach as we turned down the winding road.
2. It was the first time I had ever seen a ferris wheel in person.
3. The lights dazzled me as I anxiously waited in line.
4. Finally, I heard "Next!"
5. I strapped myself in, and before I knew it, I was high in the night sky.
6. The breeze in my face felt incredible, and I wanted to ride again.
