AN epic simile can be defined as
A- a comparison that describes the epic hero
B- an extended comparison that uses like or as
C- a comparison that uses lofty words and imposing language.
D- an extended comparison that says that one entity is something else.
B- an extended comparison that uses like or as
The correct answer is B - an extended comparison that uses like or as.
An epic simile, also known as a Homeric simile, is a literary device commonly used in epic poetry. It is an extended comparison that typically spans several lines and uses words like "like" or "as" to compare two seemingly unrelated things. Epic similes are often elaborate and vivid, aimed at creating a vivid image in the reader's mind.