Question

21 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following is not a typical characteristic of epic poetry?
○ contains supernatural elements or divine intervention
○ written primarily in first - person perspective
○ features a hero of great national or cosmic importance
○ begins with an invocation to a muse
22 multiple choice 1 point
the epic convention known as \in medias res\ refers to:
○ the use of extended similes to describe battle scenes
○ a formal listing of warriors or armies
○ the hero’s journey to the underworld
○ beginning the narrative in the middle of the action

Explanation:

Question 21

Epic poetry typically has supernatural elements, a heroic figure of great significance, and often begins with an invocation to a muse. Epics are usually written in third - person (or with a narrator - like voice), not primarily first - person. So "Written primarily in first - person perspective" is not a typical characteristic.

The term "in medias res" is a literary convention where a narrative starts in the middle of the action. Extended similes (like Homeric similes) are different, listing warriors is a "catalogue" convention, and the hero's journey to the underworld is a different epic trope.

Answer:

B. Written primarily in first - person perspective

Question 22