"Paradise Lost" is considered a______________?
Correct answer: C. Epic Poem
- A. First Person Narrative
- B. Short Story
- C. Epic Poem
- D. Novel
Explanation
Paradise Lost is a long narrative poem written in the epic tradition, dealing with cosmic subjects such as the fall of Satan and humanity. It is therefore an epic poem, not prose fiction such as a short story or novel.
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