Which of the following texts is an example of epic poetry ?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. "Paradise Lost"
- B. "The Odyssey"
- C. "The Iliad"
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Paradise Lost, The Odyssey, and The Iliad are all epics, though they belong to different periods and traditions. Milton’s poem is a later Christian epic, while the other two are ancient Greek epics.
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