Tradition and the Individual Talent
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What dual purpose does Eliot have for his guidance on poetry?
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To help poets and critics focus more on personal stories behind poems
To instruct both poets and critics to value the practical aspects of poetry
To encourage poets to gain recognition through their personal charisma
To guide poets to inspire admiration through their work and critics to focus on the work itself
How does Eliot describe the process of depersonalizing a poem?
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By focusing solely on future aspirations and modern innovations
By ignoring the emotions common in historical poetry and seeking new ones
By surrendering to the past and re-expressing common emotions in new forms
By ensuring that poems reflect the poet’s unique personality and life experiences
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