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Preface Quiz
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What does John Dryden mean when he says he has come “unarmed” to the fight with critics?
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He is completely confident that his work will be well-received without any criticism
He has adopted traditional techniques but only so that he can subvert them
He doesn't have the protection of established practices because he has abandoned rhyming schemes
None of the above
What contradiction is present in Dryden's statements about his own work?
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He claims to be a modest imitator but also suggests his work contains valuable insights
He openly declares himself superior to all other poets but humbly admits to his own insecurity as an artist
He describes his work as simplistic but sets forth a highly complex rendition of "Antony and Cleopatra"
He states that his work has no value on a deeper level but proceeds to write allegorically
