Q
In the Defense of Poesy, what did Sidney attribute to poetry ?
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A
A. A magical power whereby poetry plays tricks on the reader
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B
B. A divine power whereby poetry transmits a message from god to the reader
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C
C. A moral power whereby poetry encourages the reader to emulate virtuous models
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D
D. A defensive power whereby poetry and its figurative expressions allow the poet to avoid censorship
Correct Answer:
C. C. A moral power whereby poetry encourages the reader to emulate virtuous models