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Term: Antonyms for Epic (noun)
Meaning:
An epic refers to a long narrative poem, typically derived from ancient oral tradition, that recounts the heroic achievements and adventures of a legendary or mythological figure.
Antonyms:
- Poem of limited scope: A poem with a limited scope refers to a short or concise poem that does not encompass grand or expansive themes and events.
- Fleeting tale: A fleeting tale is an opposite of an epic as it describes a brief or passing story, rather than a sprawling and lengthy narrative.
- Simple anecdote: A simple anecdote is a narrative that recounts a brief and straightforward incident, lacking the vastness and complexity of an epic.
- Trivial recollection: A trivial recollection refers to a minor or insignificant memory rather than the grandiose and significant events depicted in an epic poem.
Examples:
- The Iliad by Homer is considered one of the greatest epics of all time.
- In contrast to the epic, the poet read a poem of limited scope which focused on a single moment of beauty.
- While an epic spans numerous adventures, the storyteller captivated the audience with a fleeting tale of a single extraordinary encounter.
- The poet amused the guests with a simple anecdote, in sharp contrast to the epic tales of gods and heroes.
- She shared a trivial recollection from her childhood, which paled in comparison to the epic tales detailed in the book.
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