Which is not characteristic of an epic? a.the epic hero is simply "average" so that readers can better relate to him or her. b.the subject matter deeply reflects the culture that produced it. c.the hero visits an unreal or supernatural world. d.epics usually involve some sort of resurrection. e.all of the above are features of an epic.

The subject matter deeply reflects the culture that produced it.

Explanation:

Epic is a genre that is highly associated with the heroic deeds of legendary characters. It always impacts the moral belief system of readers. The cultural impact of these long narratives is really high. It shapes the morality with the dealing of godly characters and the consequences faced by the hero for his misdeeds. This imparts a self-assessment to the readers to think about their actions and hence, assisting in the reformation of their beliefs. Homer's 'Iliad' and Odyssey are known as the greatest epics, are quite reflective of this thought.