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What is the end of Poetry according to the text?
What is the end of Poetry according to the text?
- To produce an irregular state of mind
- To produce a regular and ordinary feeling
- To produce excitement with an overbalance of pain
- To produce excitement in co-existence with an overbalance of pleasure (correct)
What does the text suggest about the copresence of something regular?
What does the text suggest about the copresence of something regular?
- It has great efficacy in tempering and restraining the passion (correct)
- It has no effect on the mind
- It intensifies the passion
- It is unnecessary in poetry
What does the text imply about the excitement produced by powerful words or images?
What does the text imply about the excitement produced by powerful words or images?
- It has no impact on the mind
- It always remains within proper bounds
- It only leads to pleasure
- There is some danger that the excitement may be carried beyond its proper bounds (correct)
Why might words metrically arranged continue to impart pleasure to mankind?
Why might words metrically arranged continue to impart pleasure to mankind?
What does the text suggest about the style and subject of poems that afford pleasure at the present day?
What does the text suggest about the style and subject of poems that afford pleasure at the present day?
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End of Poetry
End of Poetry
To produce excitement in co-existence with an overbalance of pleasure.
Copresence of Regularity
Copresence of Regularity
Regular elements effectively moderate and control intense emotions.
Danger of Powerful Words
Danger of Powerful Words
The excitement may become excessive without proper control.
Why Metrical Words Please
Why Metrical Words Please
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Pleasing Poems Today
Pleasing Poems Today
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Study Notes
The End of Poetry
- The end of poetry is not explicitly stated in the text.
Copresence of Something Regular
- The text suggests that something regular can coexist with its opposite.
Excitement Produced by Powerful Words or Images
- The text implies that powerful words or images can evoke excitement, but this excitement may not be sustainable.
Words Metrically Arranged
- Words metrically arranged (i.e., arranged in a rhythmic pattern) can continue to impart pleasure to mankind.
- This suggests that the rhythmic pattern of words can be a source of lasting pleasure.
Style and Subject of Pleasurable Poems
- The text suggests that poems that afford pleasure at the present day have a certain style and subject matter.
- The style and subject of these poems are not explicitly stated in the text.
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