Where does an invocation occur in an epic?
A. At the very beginning
B. After the first battle.
C. Upon the hero's return home.

A. At the very beginning

Explanation:

Invocations can occur at the beginning of the poem or start of a new canto; they are considered conventions of the epic form and are a type of apostrophe.

The part, "Canceled plans disappoint like a milk spill," is a simile.

Explanation:

Similes compare two objects/things using "like" or "as."