Question

Which epic characteristics are found in this excerpt from the Iliad by Homer?
epithet
epic simile
starting in medias res
invocation of a muse
vast setting

Answer 1

And now, the warriors passing on the way,
The graceful Paris first excused his stay.
To whom the noble Hector thus replied:
"O chief! in blood, and now in arms, allied!
Thy power in war with justice none contest;
Known is thy courage, and thy strength confess'd.
What pity sloth should seize a soul so brave,
Or godlike Paris live a woman's slave!
My heart weeps blood at what the Trojans say,
And hopes thy deeds shall wipe the stain away.
Haste then, in all their glorious labours share,
For much they suffer, for thy sake, in war.
These ills shall cease, whene'er by Jove's decree
We crown the bowl to heaven and liberty:
While the proud foe his frustrate triumphs mourns,
And Greece indignant through her seas returns.

Answer 2

@marihelenh

Answer 3

@KAKES1967

Answer 4

epithet-any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality:
epic simile-detailed comparison
in media res-story starts in the middle
invocation of a muse-calling upon a muse to help them write http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0881991.html
vast setting- like a limitless setting
Hope that helped...

Answer 5

thank you @jasquin

Answer 6

I believe it would be a vast setting.

Answer 7

you could pick more than one answer fyi

Answer 8

And and epic simile

Answer 9

@Jack_Prism

Answer 10

@NathalyN

Answer 11

@Jadeishere

Answer 12

epithet
in media res

Those are the two that I see >.<

Answer 13

thanks @Jadeishere

Answer 14

Theres your answers.

Answer 15

I agree with @Jadeishere

Answer 16

No problem @idontgetmath101 :) Im glad I could help >.<