Question

Which of the following describes Barbour’s poetic style?

• A. Complex, allusive, and highly ornate
• B. Simple, sincere, and straightforward
• C. Melancholic, brooding, and existential
• D. Experimental, fragmented, and postmodern

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Simple, sincere, and straightforward

• His language is clear and rapid.

• Characterized by sonority and flow.

• Lacks Chaucer’s complex artistry, but very effective.