Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

The principal object then which I proposed to myself in these Poems was to make the incidents of common life interesting by tracing in them . . . the primary laws of our nature: chiefly as far as regards the manner in which we associate ideas in a state of excitement. Low and rustic life was generally chosen because . . . the essential passions of the heart find a better soil in which they can attain their maturity, . . . and speak in a plainer and more emphatic language. (Preface to Lyrical Ballads)

Two central ideas from the excerpt are that Wordsworth aimed to _____and _____.

write poetry about people without class; avoid using language that might confound the reader
write poetry about everyday events and circumstances; use clear and resounding diction
write poetry that focuses on the lives of common men; avoid the use of literary devices
write poetry about the downtrodden; capture their distinct voices using dialect

Answer 1

The correct answer is : write poetry about everyday events and circumstances; use clear and resounding diction

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Answer 2

write poetry about everyday events and circumstances; use clear and resounding diction

In this passage Wordsworth mentions that he wants to focus more on the 'incidents of common life' and to make them feel and sound interesting. To do this, he is going to use a 'plainer and more emphatic language' which means he wishes to use clear words that are heavily weighted--that resonate strongly with the reader.