Question

According to Wordsworth, poetry is:

• A. The spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings recollected in tranquility
• B. An immediate and unfiltered outpouring of strong emotions.
• C. The meticulous observation of nature and human behavior, presented in rhythmic language.
• D. The conscious artistry of crafting words to convey universal truths and moral lessons.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings recollected in tranquility

• Wordsworth famously defined poetry as an emotional and reflective process, not a factual or public act.