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The Power of Poetry

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According to Sidney, what is the main difference between the philosopher, the historian, and the poet?

The philosopher teaches by both precept and example, the historian teaches by precept alone, and the poet teaches by example alone.

The philosopher teaches by both precept and example, the historian teaches by example alone, and the poet teaches by precept alone.

The philosopher teaches by precept alone, the historian teaches by example alone, and the poet teaches by both precept and example. (correct)

The philosopher teaches by example alone, the historian teaches by precept alone, and the poet teaches by both precept and example.

What does the philosopher primarily focus on teaching?

The philosopher primarily focuses on teaching about past facts.

The philosopher primarily focuses on teaching the clarity or beauty of style.

The philosopher primarily focuses on teaching virtue and morality. (correct)

The philosopher primarily focuses on teaching abstract arguments.

According to Plutarch, what does the poet generate?

The poet generates truths that can be easily understood through examples. (correct)

The poet generates teachings about past events.

The poet generates abstract arguments about virtue and morality.

The poet generates examples of future events.

What does the historian primarily provide?

<p>The historian primarily provides examples of past events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Sidney, what are the three broad divisions of poetry?

<p>Religious poetry, philosophical or informative poetry, and the right or true kind of poetry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Philosophers, Historians, and Poets

The main difference between philosophers, historians, and poets lies in their areas of focus.
Philosophers primarily focus on teaching wisdom and truth.

Roles of Historians and Poets

Historians primarily provide a record of past events and human experiences.
Poets, according to Plutarch, generate imaginative and creative works.

Divisions of Poetry

According to Sidney, poetry can be broadly divided into three categories.

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Discover the superiority of poetry over philosophy and history in this intriguing quiz. Explore how poetry teaches through both precept and example, while philosophy and history rely on either one or the other. Learn about the role of virtue, argumentation, and style in these different disciplines. Test your knowledge and broaden your understanding of the power of poetry.