Question

First I release myself, my fellows last:
Fat sheep and goats in throngs we drive before.
And reach our vessel on the winding shore.
With joy the sailors view their friends return'd.
And hail us living whom as dead they mourn'd
Big tears of transport stand in every eye:
I check their fondness and command to fly.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which structural element of epic poetry does
this passage reflect?
(1 point)
falling action
climax
rising action
parallel structure

Answer 1

The passage reflects the **falling action** of epic poetry. In this part of the narrative, the protagonist has completed a significant journey or challenge and is now returning home, leading to emotional reunions and resolutions. The focus on the sailors’ joy and the return after a difficult experience indicates a transition toward the conclusion of the story.