2.4 Self test on the nature of poetry

1. Please select from below which statement is correct
a) Poetry develops a subject completely and logically.
b) Poetry deals fully with a subject.
c) Poetry is suggestive and selective.

2. Please select from below which statement is correct:
a) Poetry results from the poet's inspiration alone.
b) Poetry is a carefully constructed means of expression.
c) Poetry needs many words to convey the poet's ideas.

3. Please select from below which statement is correct:
a) Poetry's primary purpose is to communicate feelings.
b) Poetry's primary purpose is to persuade and manipulate.
c) Poetry's primary purpose is to tell a story

4. Please select from below which statement is correct:
a) Good poetry explores only one level of meaning
b) Good poetry engages the reader's feelings at a deeply personal level.
c) Good poetry establishes a dramatic situation.

5. Please select the correct statement from below:
a) The language of poetry is expansive and highly descriptive.
b) The language of poetry is concise and to the point.
c) The language of poetry is limited because of its verse form.



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