Explain the main characteristics of an epic poem.

      

Explain the main characteristics of an epic poem.

  

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Francis

- The hero is outstanding. They might be important, historically or legendarily significant.
- The setting is large. It covers many nations or the known world.
- The action is made of deeds of great valour or requiring superhuman courage.
- Supernatural forces—gods, angels, demons—insert themselves in the action.
- It is written in a very special style (verse as opposed to prose).
- The poet tries to remain objective.
- Epic poems are believed to be supernatural and real by the hero and the villain

franco crick answered the question on January 31, 2018 at 14:32


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