Question

The distinctive quality of Neoclassical poetry can be seen in Horace’s annotation:

• A. “Poetry is the breath of life”
• B. “The mind is the measure”
• C. The art that hides art”
• D. “True wit is timeless”

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The art that hides art”

This phrase means skillfully crafted writing should seem effortless, a hallmark of Neoclassical elegance.