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    Which of the following statement hold true with respect to Alexander pope’s essay on criticism”? A. It is “an inquiry into the nature and value of p
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    Which of the following statement hold true with respect to Alexander pope’s essay on criticism”?
    A. It is “an inquiry into the nature and value of poetry”.
    B. It presents “a series of generalizations about good taste”.
    C. It explores the challenges of impartial and just criticism.
    D. It underlines the traits of “the good critic”.
    E. It critically reflects on Plato’s rejection of poetry.
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    A.

    A and B only

    B.

    Band C only

    C.

    A, B,C and E only

    D.

    B, C and D only

    Correct option is D

    The details of the works are as followed:
    B. "Essay on Criticism" by Alexander Pope does indeed present "a series of generalizations about good taste" in literature and criticism.
    C. The essay explores the challenges of impartial and just criticism, emphasizing the importance of fairness and balance in evaluating literary works.
    D. It does underline the traits of "the good critic" by discussing the qualities and skills that make a critic effective and insightful.
    However, statements A and E are not accurate descriptions of the main themes or content of "Essay on Criticism." Alexander Pope's essay primarily focuses on principles of literary criticism, the role of the critic, and the nature of good poetry, rather than being an inquiry into the value of poetry as suggested in statement A, and it doesn't critically reflect on Plato's rejection of poetry as suggested in statement E.

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