Which best defines the word repetition in epic poetry?

Answer 1

Repetition is used to give emphasis to particular word, phrase or idea. Whatever is being repeated is what the author wants the reader to remember. Repetition is also used to give the story a beat and a rythm.

Answer 2

Homer's epics were originally an oral tradition dating years before any of the stories were ever recorded. Historians have recently found that in the days before writing was common, these oral stories were not actually memorized. There were particular formulas by which a rhapsode (a singing storyteller of ancient Greece) could compose verses on the spot--rules regarding the amount of syllables and particular phrases common in each retelling were included. Thus, each rhapsode's story was different in every telling. When it was decided the great epics should be recorded, Homer was credited as the greatest living rhapsode and it is his version of the stories (so popular history tells) that were recorded and which we read today. It is the use of this oral formula that creates repetition in the Homeric epics, and also explains why the heroes have so many names; it was much more convenient for syllable count and poetic form.

Answer 3

Repetition in epic poetry refers to the use of recurring words, phrases, or themes to emphasize important aspects of the story or to create a rhythmic effect. It helps to reinforce key ideas and motifs, contributing to the grandeur and memorability of the epic narrative.

Answer 4

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