How can the reader tell that beowulf is an epic poem? a. it takes place a long time ago. b. the story involves warriors and battles. c. the hero is described as someone greater than all other men. d. the people in the story are called geats and danes. select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d mark this and return

The correct answer is C. The hero is described as someone greater than all other men.

Explanation:

In literature, an epic poem is a type of narrative text that focuses on the life an actions of one main hero who is considered as a model of specific values and usually struggles against supernatural evil forces. In the case of Beowulf, this describes the events of a hero of the Geats (North-Germanic tribe) called Beowulf as he has to fight against Gendrel that is an evil monster and later against Grendel's mother. This shows the focus of the poem are the actions of the hero and also as he is described as the only one with the capabilities to face Grendel, this reveals Beowulf is an epic poem. Thus, the reader can tell that Beowulf is an epic poem is that "the hero is described as someone greater than all other men".

hello,

your answer is a) the metaphor suggests that the poetic themes are serious and dark.

collins is comparing the poem to a dark room. he is suggesting that the poems theme is serious and wants you to understand it. you don't need to understand the poet in order to understand the poem. you also don't need to move around while reading it. he is simply saying the poem has a dark and serious theme.

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question: energy distribution provides utilities, which are

answer: electrical utility industry is a major provider of energy in most countries.

explanation: they use this energy for company's so they distribute this to companies in other companies

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