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Which of the following is NOT an example of an epic poem?

a. Beowulf
b. The Seafarer
c. The Wanderer
d. Macbeth

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The correct answer is D. Macbeth

Step-by-step explanation:

A literary work can be classified as an epic poem if it is a long poem that tells a story, which is usually related to a hero who is in a long trip or struggles against supernatural enemies. In the case of Macbeth, this is a tragedy literary work by the English author William Shakespeare and it is not a poem as it is not written following the conventions of poetry but a play that is intended to be represented by actors, also this is not about a victorious hero but human problems and negative effects or aspects of life. Thus, the one that is not an example of an epic poem is Macbeth.

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