Answer:
Long narrative, large setting and events, legendary characters and huge cultural impact that shapes the morality of readers.
Explanation:
An epic clearly stands out from other forms of poetry, as it depicts a wider theme with the supernatural characters focusing a larger theme as compared to them. The high cultural impact also differentiates it from the other forms of poetry as they may or may not impart a moral lesson but the epic poetry assists in the reformation of the beliefs of the readers. The distinctive characteristics of epic are;
Legendary characters with historical significance
Long narrative
Large setting
Superhuman valor and courage in the actions
Supernatural forces like Angels, Gods, Demons etc.
Specific style like verse or prose with usage of epic similes
Highlights the cultural beliefs like the war, celebrations shown in "Beowulf".
Use of formal speech by character with the heroic ideals like courage, sacrifice etc.
The answer should be "delighted". Offended and disappointed would be negative, and satisfied is only slightly positive.
Answer: to provide layers of meaning that point to a deeper idea or theme
Explanation:
Figurative language means when literary device are used in order to makes ones writing more effective and impactful. Figurative language adds touch, and color to ones writing.
It should be noted that figurative language are used so as to provide layers of meaning that point to a deeper idea or theme.
It should be argument from ignorance because an appeal to logic is not a fallacy, while begging the question is not always a fallacy. Bandwagonning is when you believe something because everyone else believes it.
