H! The answer is line 2. The example "smithy stands" shows alliteration because it has two words that start with the same letter.
A - incorrect as it does have a hero.
B - correct. The fact that it tells a long narrative story, among other things (like that it tells the story of the hero) makes it an epic poem.
C - incorrect as it is one long story
D - incorrect, using words in a poetic manner is not enough to consider writing an epic poem.
Answer: ("Name of cite here, Author here, Date published here)
Explanation:
A problem gives the story meaning and gives a more interesting plot.