Which statement most accurately compares epic poetry and lyric poetry?
a. epic poetry tells the stories of a community or nation, whereas
lyric poetry is more personal.
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b. epic poetry addresses the reader directly, whereas lyric poetry
addresses a muse.
c. epic poetry follows strict rules of meter, rhyme, and spelling,
whereas lyric poetry is free form.
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d. epic poetry is usually abstract, whereas lyric poetry usually tells a
story.
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