Question

Would gilgamesh poem be short or long because it has 11 tablets ? a epic peom isn’t it long ? is my answer correct?

QUESTION 1 Which of the following best describes an epic poem? A. a brief narrative used to illustrate a point or exemplify a concept B. an autobiographical account of a journey o la long, narrative poem that recounts a hero's journey O D.a short poem about the poet's emotions or impressions

Answer 1

Your answer is correct. The defining feature of an epic poem is that it centers around a hero of an extremely high stature. These poems describe base settings and so tend to be quite lengthy.