Question

Must an epic poem contain epic machinery?

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Yes. To be called "epic" means that the poem contains all of the basic elements of epic machinery.

Explanation:

An epic poem is a long narrative poem. Most of the time, this poem deals with a time long gone, and perhaps forgotten, in which extraordinary events took place. Usually, epic poems describe extraordinary people who were significant in shaping the universe of a particular nation or people. In order for a poem to be called "epic," it must have all the basic elements of epic machinery.

Answer 2

The answer would be A. :)