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Epic

/ˈɛpɪk/
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(noun) An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

I like lyric better than epic.
It was a hamburger of epic dimensions!
CEFR Practice Quiz
The poet spent decades writing an ____ about the legendary hero's journey.

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