What are three characteristics of an epic poem? (Pick three)

  1. Written in an elevated language
  2. Celebrates the life of a legendary hero
  3. Is relatively short
  4. Is a long description
  5. Is a long narrative

Verified Answer :

2. Celebrates the life of a legendary hero-
Epic poems usually revolve around a great man who made great deeds.

5. Is a long narrative – Details the epic
struggles the hero must face.

1. Written in an elevated language- Makes
use of formal language in the poem.

The three characteristics (basing on the choices given above) of an epic poem are the following:

1) Written in an elevated language
2) Celebrates the life of a legendary hero

and 

3) Is a long narrative

The rest of the choices do not apply.