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According to Wordsworth,..................... is not essential to poetry.

ATalent

BMetre

CRhyme

DImagination

Answer:

B. Metre

Read Explanation:

  • In his Preface to Lyrical Ballads (1802), Wordsworth stated that poetry is fundamentally "the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" and that the essence of poetry lies in emotion and thought rather than in a strict metrical structure.

  • However, he acknowledged that metre adds beauty and harmony to poetry, making it more pleasurable to read and aiding in the expression of deep emotions.

  • While Wordsworth did not consider metre absolutely necessary, he still used it in most of his poetry because he believed it could heighten the emotional impact of the words.

  • His approach was revolutionary because it emphasized natural speech and deep feelings over rigid poetic conventions, shaping the course of Romantic poetry.


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