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heroic verse vs epic

epic vs heroic verse

heroic verse and epic both are nouns.

heroic verse is not an adjective while epic is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heroic verse Yes No No No
epic Yes Yes No No
As nouns, epic is a hypernym of heroic verse; that is, epic is a word with a broader meaning than heroic verse:
  • heroic verse: a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
  • epic: a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
Other hypernyms of heroic verse include epic poem, epos, heroic poem.
heroic verse (noun) epic (noun)
a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
heroic verse (adjective) epic (adjective)
constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
Difference between heroic verse and epic

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