Question

Coleridge states in Biagaphia Literaria, "Good sense is the body of poetic genius, FANCY its DRAPERY, MOTION its LIFE and IMAGINATION the ....................... (Complete the quotation)

• A. MIND
• B. SOUL
• C. HEART
• D. BODY

Answer 1

Answer:

B. SOUL

• In this passage, Coleridge is distinguishing between different aspects of the poetic process.

• He describes "Good sense" as the foundation or structure of poetic genius, "Fancy" as the superficial ornamentation, and "Motion" as the dynamic, living element.

• Imagination, however, is the core, the soul, of poetry, bringing it to life and giving it depth.