Question

an epithet is a descriptive phrase sometimes used in place of ______
a characters emotional state
a characters name
the location of the protagonist
the heros journey

Explanation:

An epithet is a descriptive term or phrase used instead of a character's name to identify or characterize them. For example, "Alexander the Great", "the Great" is an epithet used in place of his full - name in some contexts.

Answer:

B. A character's name