Epic language is often characterized by its use of ornate and elaborate language, including similes, metaphors, and other figures of speech.

The use of elevated language in epic poetry is intended to create a sense of grandeur and importance, and to elevate the subject matter of the poem.

An epic simile is a simile that is extended over several lines of poetry. The example given, 'He was like a lion in battle', is an epic simile that compares the warrior to a lion in battle.

Kennings are compound words or phrases that are used to create a more vivid image in the reader's mind. For example, the kenning 'whale-road' is used to describe the sea.

An epic epithet is a phrase that is used to describe a character in an epic poem. The example given, 'The mighty warrior', is an epic epithet that describes a warrior who is known for his strength and courage.

Repetition is used in epic poetry to create a sense of rhythm and flow, to emphasize important ideas, and to make the poem more memorable.

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. The example given, 'The wind whipped through the trees', is an example of alliteration.

Enjambment is the running over of a sentence or phrase from one line of poetry to the next. It is used to create a sense of suspense, to emphasize important ideas, and to create a more fluid and natural flow.

A caesura is a pause in the middle of a line of poetry. The example given, 'The mighty warrior, he fought with all his might', is an example of a caesura.

A proem is an introductory section of an epic poem that introduces the poem's subject matter, invokes the muse, and states the poem's theme.

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'. The example given, 'He was like a lion in battle', is an example of a simile.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. The purpose of using a metaphor in epic poetry is to create a more vivid image in the reader's mind, to make the poem more memorable, and to emphasize important ideas.

Personification is a figure of speech that gives human qualities to an animal, object, or idea. The example given, 'The wind whispered through the trees', is an example of personification.

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to create a sense of awe and wonder, to emphasize important ideas, and to make the poem more entertaining.

Understatement is a figure of speech that uses a mild or weak expression to describe something that is actually very serious or important. The example given, 'He was a little bit tired', is an example of understatement.