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What feature of epic poetry is
predominant in this passage
from "The Death of Beowulf"?
The ancient dawn-flier's,||
vessels a-standing (Part
XXXVIII:9)
A. kenning-descriptive, compound word
used in place of a noun
B. alliteration-repetition of initial
consonant sounds
C. stock epithet - descriptive, often
compound, adjectives



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Final answer:

The predominant feature of epic poetry in the given passage is a stock epithet.


Explanation:

The feature of epic poetry predominant in the passage from "The Death of Beowulf" is stock epithet. A stock epithet is a descriptive phrase that is often compound and used to characterize a person or thing repetitively.


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