What is an epic simile?
A. a simile that is about an epic hero
B. a simile that is used exclusively in epic poems
C. a simile that is used to compare two epic heroes
D. a simile that is long and makes detailed comparisons
Epic simile, also called Homeric simile, an extended simile often running to several lines, used typically in epic poetry to intensify the heroic stature of the subject and to serve as decoration.
