Epic Poetry Features
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Invocation to the Muse
Poet asks for divine inspiration
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In Media Res
Story begins in the middle of action
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Epic Similes
Extended comparisons using like or as
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Epithets
repeated descriptive phrases
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Formal speeches
Long, elaborate speech by a character
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Divine intervention
Gods and goddesses influencing human events
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Epic hero
central figure with superhuman strength, courage, or cunning
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Vast setting
actions span nations, the world, or universe
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catalouges/lists
long lists of warriors, ships, or supplies
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journey/quests
hero undertakes a dangerous journey
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descent into underworld
symbolic or literal journey to confront death
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