Statement I: Unlike Plato, Aristotle holds that the best poetry needs great skill, and he distinguishes good from bad poetry by systematic criteria. Statement II: Aristotle accepts Plato's view that emotions are central to poetry but rejects his distrust of them.

1. ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
2. BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
3. CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
4. DStatement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation

The Poetics judges poetry by craft (plot, character, diction) and turns pity and fear into catharsis, a benefit rather than the danger Plato saw in the Republic.