Unit 4 · Literary Criticism and Theory English · June 2022 (Shift 1)

Which of the following are Plato's main objections to poetry?
A. The poet is an imitator.
B. The poet lacks bravery.
C. Poetry stirs the emotions and weakens reason.
D. The poet is less responsible.
E. The poet lacks knowledge of what he describes.

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Correct answer: A. A, C and E only

Explanation

Republic X: poetry imitates an imitation, 'thrice removed' from truth; it feeds the passions instead of reason; and the poet, inspired rather than knowing (Ion), lacks real knowledge.

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Which of the following are Plato's main objections to poetry?A. The poet is an imitator.B. The poet lacks bravery.C. Poetry stirs the emotions and weakens reason.D. The poet is less responsible.E. The poet lacks knowledge of what he describes.

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Which of the following are Plato's main objections to poetry?
A. The poet is an imitator.
B. The poet lacks bravery.
C. Poetry stirs the emotions and weakens reason.
D. The poet is less responsible.
E. The poet lacks knowledge of what he describes.