Which of the following is NOT true about Lyrical Ballads?
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Correct answer: B. It is very particular about poetic form and structure.
Explanation
The 1800 Preface rejects 'poetic diction' and artificial form for 'the real language of men' and 'the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings'.
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