Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships, and driving veils of squall moved down like night on land and sea. The bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind. We saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief, until a third Dawn came with ringlets shining. Then we put up our masts, hauled sail, and rested, letting the steersmen and the breeze take over. Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt? Check all that apply. supernatural elements an invocation of a muse a difficult journey with trials rhyme and repetition of words important historical events a hero showing perseverance
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The elements of epic poetry which are shown in the above excerpt are:
supernatural elements
an invocation of a muse
a difficult journey with trials
a hero showing perseverance
According to Greek mythology, a hero must possess some of the qualities so as to be extraordinary. Perseverance is one of the qualities which a Greek hero must possess. It is a quality by which the hero meets the challenges in his journey but still maintains his position by facing them. The excerpt shows the presence of supernatural elements and the invocation of muse in it. Odysseus's journey which was full of difficulties and hurdles are also significant in the excerpt.
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