There are some commonly adopted conventions in the structure and elements of an epic poem. which of the following is not a characteristic of an epic poem?
a. it usually begins “in medias res.”
b. the action usually involves superhuman beings and gods
c. it usually tells a tale of two star-crossed lovers fighting to be together
d. it uses images of nature or weather to show the speaker’s feelings.

Which of the following best demonstrate a strong conflict? a. catherine enjoyed painting, and was able to practice her art every tuesday. b. leanne loved camping, but it was a lot of work. she had to start gathering her supplies weeks before the big trip. c. kate wanted to be a fitness instructor. she worked hard to become a certified aerobics teacher. d. russell knew that if he did not get a good grade on his test, then he would fail the class and not be allowed to graduate.

Imagination. experience. determination. trustworthiness.

Excerpt from incredible oceans roberto barerra (1) the five major oceans—the arctic, the atlantic, the indian, the pacific, and the southern, which are then broken down into smaller seas—provide food for humans and animals, entice explorers, enable trade, and affect the climate and environment the world over. in this sentence from paragraph 1, the word entice means a) amaze. b) attract. c) exhaust. d) feed.