What effect does this repetition have? It creates a rhythmic pattern that the audience can follow, and it signals that the audience will hear a new dream.

Which best defines the word repetition?

The one that best defines the word repetition in epic poetry is the recurrence of words and phrases for a specific effect.

Why is repetition important in epic?

Repetition of sounds and words in an epic structure can add musicality to the poem creating a specific rhythm. As repetition helps to memorize, answers 1 and 3 are correct: repetition allows the poet to remember and retell the poem, and it helps the audience absorb the poem.