Question

1. which of the following is not a characteristic of an epic poem as demonstrated by beowulf, and what does its absence tell us about genre conventions? it features a hero embodying cultural ideals. it is a short, lyrical poem expressing personal emotion. it includes supernatural beings and dangerous journeys.

Explanation:

Epic poems like Beowulf typically feature a hero who represents cultural ideals and include supernatural elements and dangerous quests. They are not short, lyrical poems expressing personal emotion, which is more characteristic of other types of poetry like lyric poetry. The absence of this characteristic shows that epic poems follow different genre - conventions, focusing on grand, public narratives rather than personal, intimate expressions.

Answer:

It is a short, lyrical poem expressing personal emotion.