Question

Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki.

His brother, fell before his feet,
And cried, "Thy claim all men allow:
O come, our lord and king be thou."
But Ráma nobly chose to be
Observant of his sire's decree.

The reader can conclude that the passage is part of an epic poem because Ráma

is a royal prince.
has a loyal following.
is a courageous hero.
has a devoted brother.

Answer 1

is a royal prince.

Epic poems typically center on a hero of high social status; the brother urging him to be king shows Ráma's royal claim.