Question

[86]. According to Horace's 'Ars Poetica', what is the purpose of poetry?

1.
Only to give pleasure
2.
Only to give instruction
3.
Both to give pleasure and to give instruction
4.
Only to earn money
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Both to give pleasure and to give instruction

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सही उत्तर Both to give pleasure and to give instruction है।

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Horace said that poetry should give both delight and instruction.

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Question:

[86]. According to Horace's 'Ars Poetica', what is the purpose of poetry?

1.
Only to give pleasure
2.
Only to give instruction
3.
Both to give pleasure and to give instruction
4.
Only to earn money

Correct Answer: Both to give pleasure and to give instruction

Horace said that poetry should give both delight and instruction.

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