Question

What are three characteristics of an epic poem? (Pick three)

1. Written in an elevated language
2. Celebrates the life of a legendary hero
3. Is relatively short
4. Is a long description
5. Is a long narrative

Answer 1

The three characteristics (basing on the choices given above) of an epic poem are the following:

1) Written in an elevated language
2) Celebrates the life of a legendary hero

and

3) Is a long narrative

The rest of the choices do not apply.

Answer 2

2. Celebrates the life of a legendary hero- Epic poems usually revolve around a great man who made great deeds.

5. Is a long narrative – Details the epic struggles the hero must face.

1. Written in an elevated language- Makes use of formal language in the poem.