Which of the following elements DOES NOT characterize epic poetry ?
Correct answer: C. A "Tragic Recognition" Speech
- A. An Epic Council
- B. An "Arming of the Hero" Scene
- C. A "Tragic Recognition" Speech
- D. An Invocation to the Muse
Explanation
An epic commonly includes a Muse invocation, an arming scene, and a council of divine or supernatural beings. “Tragic recognition” is primarily a feature of Aristotelian tragedy rather than a standard epic convention.
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