What is an epic?

Question:Purpose?
Subject and Theme?
Tone?
Rhyme and Rhythm?
Lines and Stanzas?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Purpose?
Subject and Theme?
Tone?
Rhyme and Rhythm?
Lines and Stanzas?

--? Purpose: To tell an exciting or inspiring story.

Subject & Theme: Hero of imposing stature and nation or international importance.

Tone: Serious and elevated.

Rhyme & Rhythm: Usually doesn't have end rhyme. May or may not have a regular rhythm.

Lines & Stanzas: Usually has many lines and stanzas.

an epic is something thats really big

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