Epic similes are found in which work of John Milton ?
Correct answer: A. Paradise Lost
- A. Paradise Lost
- B. Sonnets
- C. Lycidas
- D. Areopagitica
Explanation
Milton uses extended epic similes extensively in Paradise Lost, often comparing supernatural events with scenes from nature, history, and classical mythology. Sonnets and Lycidas are shorter forms and do not employ the technique on the same epic scale.
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