Which statement applies to a traditional epic hero?

a. the epic hero usually possesses traits that his or her society values.
b. the epic hero usually displays a tragic flaw that leads to his or her downfall.
c. the epic hero is usually an ordinary, everyday sort of person.
d. the adventures of an epic hero are always presented in chronological order.

A. The epic hero usually possesses traits that his or her society values.

Explanation:

An Epic Hero has most of these characteristics;

Noble Birth: An epic hero is usually king, prince or at least above average by birth.Capable of deeds requiring supernatural strength and courageA great, mostly unmatched warrior.Is embodiment of the values and moral most valued by the society to which he belongsHas traveled vast realm of the world during his fights against evil forcesMust possess humility - a hero boasting his deeds and strength cannot be identified as an epic heroThe opposing forces are mostly supernatural. Hero himself may or may not receive help from supernatural forces.Always defeats the opposing evil forces. Epic hero himself may or may not have to face death after victory.

Option B is not correct because a hero with tragic flaw is tragic hero, not an epic hero, and the genre with a tragic hero is tragedy not an epic.

Option C is incorrect because noble birth is must for a traditional epic hero.

Option D is not correct because it is not ALWAYS so, Odyssey is non-linear (non-chronological), however Iliad is chronological.