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What is epic poetry?

What is epic poetry?. The poem begins with a statement of the theme There is an invocation to the muse The story begins in medias res (in the middle of things) Epic simile (also known as a Homeric simile). Epic Poetry cont. Includes a journey to the underworld

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What is epic poetry?

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  1. What is epic poetry? • The poem begins with a statement of the theme • There is an invocation to the muse • The story begins in medias res (in the middle of things) • Epic simile (also known as a Homeric simile)

  2. Epic Poetry cont. • Includes a journey to the underworld • The gods and lesser divinities play an active role in the story • Each event relates to the central theme • The setting covers several nations

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