Each of the following lines from "Sunjata" contains an element of epic poetry except

A. "Through sorcery they stretched the tendons of his to feet."

B. "Mother, i will walk today."

C. "He embraced a baobab tree ... uprooted it ... put it on his shoulder"

D. "The chick destined to be a rooster will eventually crow"

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Trace Mccullough

22 March, 04:15

Each of the following lines from "Sunjata" contains an element of epic poetry except

A. "Through sorcery they stretched the tendons of his to feet."

B. "Mother, i will walk today."

C. "He embraced a baobab tree ... uprooted it ... put it on his shoulder"

D. "The chick destined to be a rooster will eventually crow"

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Jerome Dunn · Answer 1

B. Mother, I will walk today

Six Elements Of The Epic:

1) Plot centers around a Hero of Unbelievable Stature.

2) Involves deeds of superhuman strength and valor.

3) Vast Setting.

4) Involves supernatural and-or otherworldly forces.

5) Sustained elevation of style.

6) Poet remains objective and omniscient.