ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

MODERN POETRY AND POETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following descriptions does NOT pertain to the Imagists?
A
Total freedom in choosing the subject
B
Striving for concentrated expression and imagery
C
Reliance on the language of common speech
D
Creative reliance on conventional poetic forms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What Are the Characteristics of Imagist Poetry? Imagist poetry is defined by directness, economy of language, avoidance of generalities, and a hierarchy of precise phrasing over adherence to poetic meter.

Detailed explanation-2: -Imagism was born in England and America in the early twentieth century. A reactionary movement against romanticism and Victorian poetry, imagism emphasized simplicity, clarity of expression, and precision through the use of exacting visual images.

Detailed explanation-3: -Traditional Poetry Types. There are many types of traditional poetry from cultures around the world. A few of the most popular types include ballads, sonnets, blank verse poetry, haikus, and sestinas.

Detailed explanation-4: -: a 20th century movement in poetry advocating free verse and the expression of ideas and emotions through clear precise images.

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