Introduction to Epic Poetry

English

Which of these is NOT true of Epic poems?

Invent a poem which you learn by heart and sing to others, possibly with music.

Listen to someone's poem, write it down, but pretend it's yours.

Think of a poem, set it to music, walk around humming to yourself.

Write down the longest poem you possibly can.

Which of these is the best definition for the 'oral tradition' in epic poetry?

The Epic of Gilgamesh, from Ancient Mesopotamia

Which of these is NOT a common convention in Epic poems?