Question

To be identified as an epic, a poem must have which of the following characteristics?

A it must be written by an anonymous author during Anglo-Saxon period.

B it must depict a journey with a harrowing natural phenomenon.

C it must portray a ruler or king who is evil and deceptive.

D it must describe the deeds of a hero with superhuman qualities, or a god.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Usually epics are a long poem, sometimes from a tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.

Answer 2

To answer your question (Answer marked in bold):

To be identified as an epic, a poem must have which of the following characteristics?

A it must be written by an anonymous author during Anglo-Saxon period.

B it must depict a journey with a harrowing natural phenomenon.

C it must portray a ruler or king who is evil and deceptive.

D it must describe the deeds of a hero with superhuman qualities, or a god.