What are three characteristics of an epic poem? (Pick three)

1. Written in an elevated language

2. Celebrates the life of a legendary hero

3. Is relatively short

4. Is a long description

5. Is a long narrative

2. Celebrates the life of a legendary hero - Epic poems usually revolve around a great man who made great deeds.

5. Is a long narrative - Details the epic struggles the hero must face.

1. Written in an elevated language - Makes use of formal language in the poem.

The three characteristics (basing on the choices given above) of an epic poem are the following:

1) Written in an elevated language

2) Celebrates the life of a legendary hero

and

3) Is a long narrative

The rest of the choices do not apply.