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Which structural characteristic of epics is most clearly present in Selection 1, and what is its effect?
A. Structural Characteristic: invocation of the muse
Effect: to introduce Achilles and establish that his story is important
B. Structural Characteristic: flashback
Effect: to introduce a goddess and create a sense of mystery around her
C. Structural Characteristic: invocation of the muse
Effect: to introduce Agamemnon and suggest that he was in the right
D. Structural Characteristic: flashback
Effect: to introduce the time and place of the story and create drama

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A. Invocation of the muse — to introduce Achilles and establish that his story is important.

Reason: Epics typically open with an invocation asking a muse for inspiration to tell a great tale; that framing highlights the central heroic figure (here Achilles) and signals the importance of his story.