The Power of Poetry

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According to Sidney's Apology, what is the exalted conception of poetry?

  • Poetry is a creative process of imitation
  • Poetry is a representation of reality
  • Poetry is a form of entertainment for primitive nations
  • Poetry is the first light that gives to ignorance (correct)

What does Aristotle term poetry as?

  • A speaking picture
  • A creative process
  • An art of imitation (correct)
  • A form of entertainment

How does Sidney view poetic imitation?

  • As a means to teach and delight
  • As a process of copying existing ideas
  • As a form of entertainment
  • As a way to create entirely new forms (correct)

What do the Psalms of Rible and Dialogues of Plato have in common?

<p>They are both poetical (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is poetry viewed in primitive and barbarous nations?

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