Question

Augustan verse is best characterized by:

• A. Intellectual restraint and polished clarity
• B. Intense emotional outpouring and the celebration of the sublime.
• C. Complex, often obscure, metaphysical conceits and spiritual introspection.
• D. Spontaneous expression of personal freedom and a focus on the natural world.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Intellectual restraint and polished clarity

• Augustan poetry valued intellect over emotion.

• Its style emphasized balance, clarity, and reason.

• Deep sentiment and rural life were largely neglected.