Ancient Athens and Literary History

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What does Plato suggest is the relationship between poetry and reality?

  • Poetry deals with things that are twice removed from reality (correct)
  • Poetry is unrelated to reality
  • Poetry is a direct reflection of reality
  • Poetry is a representation of reality, but one step removed

According to Plato, what is the primary distinction between poetry and philosophy?

  • Philosophy deals with reality, whereas poetry deals with illusions (correct)
  • Poetry is concerned with individual emotions, whereas philosophy is concerned with universal truths
  • Poetry deals with abstract concepts, whereas philosophy deals with concrete objects
  • Philosophy is a form of oral tradition, whereas poetry is a form of written expression

Why does Plato believe that philosophy is superior to poetry?

  • Because philosophy deals with reality, whereas poetry deals with illusions (correct)
  • Because philosophy is a more ancient form of expression
  • Because philosophy is more concerned with emotions, whereas poetry is more concerned with reason
  • Because philosophy is more accessible to the masses

What is Plato's view on the nature of poetry?

<p>Poetry is a form of imitation or illusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central concern of Plato's philosophy?

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