An epic tale can also be defined as _______.
(my answer)A.a long narrative poem
B.a historical chronicle in verse
C.a dramatic retelling of a country's history
I went back through the text we read and my notes from the lesson and "epic tale" was never mentioned! Please help, I know it has to be between A and B.
A. is correct. An epic tale is often not based on historic facts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_poetry
Thank you :)
You're welcome.
To determine the correct answer between options A and B, you can analyze the words used in the question and eliminate any incorrect possibilities. In this case, let's examine the definitions of options A and B:
A. A long narrative poem: This definition suggests that an epic tale is a narrative poem that is lengthy in nature.
B. A historical chronicle in verse: This definition implies that an epic tale is a poetic retelling of historical events.
Both options suggest that an epic tale is a form of poetry that relates to history or legends.
To further analyze the question, consider the key phrase "also be defined as." This suggests that an epic tale can have alternative definitions or be seen from different perspectives.
Given this context, it is reasonable to conclude that an epic tale can be defined as a long narrative poem (option A) and/or a historical chronicle in verse (option B). Both options capture the essence of an epic tale and align with the general understanding of this literary genre.
Therefore, the correct answer would be either A or B.