An epic poem differs from other forms of poetry mainly because....

A) it is written in iambic pentameter

B) it tells the story of a cultural hero

C) it makes extensive use of allusion

D) it always includes a comic twist

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B. i think is your answer.
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Answer: B. It tells a story of a cultural hero

Explanation: Epic poems are great works of art usually centered on the story of a hero, in most instances mythical. This is a feature that makes them very unique. It assumes the form of a single storyteller. In that it be easily distinguished from other forms of poetry though it may contain other poetic features in their making including adventures, superhuman deeds and so forth. Epic poems are usually long, containing narrative verses and may involve more than one hero, a group of persons.