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Which of the following most distinguishes an epic from a mock epic?

a. its style
b. its subject matter
c. its vocabulary
d. its length Reset Selection

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b) it's subject matter
User BastanteCaro
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The correct answer is B.

An epic is a long narrative poem which deals with a serious subject. It is focused on the actions of heroic or quasi divine men who has to save their tribe, nation, or the human race.

On the other hand, a mock epic is a satire that mocks the stereotipes of heroes and epic literature. In this type of works, the hero is shown as a fool, or his heroic characteristic are so exagerated that they become absurd.

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