Which statement is not true of epic poems? a. an epic poem is best characterized as a poem that expresses the thoughts, observations, and feelings of the speaker. b. an epic poem is a type of narrative poetry. c. many epic poems begin with asking for from a muse. d. the subject of an epic poem is a hero or warrior who often receives from a god or some other supernatural force.

What does the word precocious mean in this sentence

The boy and the wolf by james baldwin one day word came that a savage wolf had been seen in the forest. "how i should like to meet that wolf," said little gilbert. he was only seven years old, but now all his thoughts were about the savage beast. "shall we take a walk this morning? " asked his mother. "oh, yes! " said gilbert. "perhaps we may see that wolf among the trees. but don't be afraid." his mother smiled, for she felt quite sure that there was no danger. what point of view does the author use in this selection?

What impact does the use of dashes have on the rhythmic structure of this poem? the dashes create imperfect rhyme that confuses the reader. the dashes create a slow rhythm that is pleasant for the reader. the dashes create a quick rhythm that confuses the reader the dashes create a heightened rhythm that excites the reader