Read the passage from The Ramayan of Válmiki.
His brother, fell before his feet,
And cried, "Thy claim all men allow:
O come, our lord and king be thou."
But Ráma nobly chose to be
Observant of his sire's decree.
The reader can conclude that the passage is part of an epic poem because Ráma ______.
A. is a royal prince.
B. has a loyal following.
C. is a courageous hero.
D. has a devoted brother.