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An epic simile is different from a normal simile in that an epic simile

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• is not limited to a single, distinct image, but is more complex.

• is used only in connection with the epic hero.

• begins with the words like, as, just as, or so.

• contains personification.

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The correct answer is the first statement. Usually, epic similes expand over several lines, while normal similes are much shorter.

Answer:

An epic simile is different from a normal simile in that an epic simile

• is not limited to a single, distinct image, but is more complex.

Explanation:

An epic simile is a comparison made in a detailed and extended form which covers many lines of the epic. An epic simile is also known as Homeric simile. The comparison is made by using the word 'as' and 'like' like a simile. Greek epics "Illiad" and "Odyssey" contain many examples of epic simile in them.

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