12. "Son of Laertes is an example of a(n) in media res opie simile epithet invocation

The correct answer is epithet.An epithet is a descriptive phrase or adjective used to add more detail or emphasis to a person, place, or thing. In this case, "Son of Laertes" is an epithet used to describe the character's relationship to Laertes, providing additional information about his identity.