Question

Which of these are epic characteristics or conventions contained in Milton's Paradise Lost? Select all that apply.

It includes invocations to Muses. It begins in medias res.

Its main characters give long speeches. It has catalogs of warriors.

It contains epic similes.

The setting is vast in scope.

The hero is greater than common man.

Supernatural forces interest themselves in the action.

It has an elevated style.

Answer 1

Its main characters give long speeches. It has catalogs of warriors.

It contains epic similes.

The setting is vast in scope.

The hero is greater than common man.

Supernatural forces interest themselves in the action.

It has an elevated style.