Epic and Verse

Epic

Epic noun - A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds.

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Verse and epic are semantically related In some cases you can use "Verse" instead a noun "Epic".

Nearby Word: epical

Verse noun - A composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect.

Usage example: composed a short verse for his mother's birthday

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Epic and verse are semantically related in written composition topic. Sometimes you can use "Epic" instead a noun "Verse".

Nearby Words: version, versification, versing

old	old epic	old verse
full	full epic	full verse
long	long epic	long verse
particular	particular epic	particular verse
Other adjectives: following, standard, original, single, entire, big, dark, final, classic, next, last, written, biblical.

A natural choice, as the entire epic is done in poetic verse designed to be sung, accompanied with playing of a kantele (a wooden harp).

Source: Magic Music
Doc Brown gets a one up after his first verse by killing the Doctor; cue the Doctor regenerating and proceeding to deliver an epic Motor Mouth verbal beatdown that puts Busta Rhymes to shame.

Source: Web Video / Epic Rap Battles of History
David Willis' epic webcomic verse, the Walkyverse, started in September 1997 with Roomies!

Source: Archive Panic

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