UG TET – COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION UNIT – I HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE 5.The Age of Pope - objective questions and answers

 UG TET – COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

UNIT – I

HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE

5. The Age of Pope

1. **Q:** Who wrote "The Rape of the Lock"?  

   **A:** Alexander Pope.

2. **Q:** Which literary era did Alexander Pope belong to?  

   **A:** The Augustan Age.

3. **Q:** Name a famous satirical work by Jonathan Swift.  

   **A:** "Gulliver's Travels."

4. **Q:** What historical event influenced much of the literature in Pope's time?  

   **A:** The Enlightenment.

5. **Q:** Who is the author of "Robinson Crusoe"?  

   **A:** Daniel Defoe.

6. **Q:** Which work by Alexander Pope discusses literary criticism and theories?  

   **A:** "An Essay on Criticism."

7. **Q:** Name a notable female poet from the Augustan Age.  

   **A:** Lady Mary Wortley Montagu.

8. **Q:** What is Samuel Richardson known for?  

   **A:** Writing the novel "Pamela," considered one of the first English novels.

9. **Q:** Who authored "A Modest Proposal"?  

   **A:** Jonathan Swift.

10. **Q:** In which work did Pope famously say, "To err is human; to forgive, divine"?  

    **A:** "An Essay on Criticism."

11. **Q:** What is the theme of Alexander Pope's "The Dunciad"?  

    **A:** A satirical attack on the perceived mediocrity and moral degradation of the literary world.

12. **Q:** Who wrote "A Journal of the Plague Year"?  

    **A:** Daniel Defoe.

13. **Q:** Name the poet known for the elegy "The Vanity of Human Wishes."  

    **A:** Samuel Johnson.

14. **Q:** What significant historical event influenced the literature of Pope's time, including works like "Gulliver's Travels"?  

    **A:** The Scientific Revolution and its impact on the Enlightenment.

15. **Q:** Who is known for the satirical poem "The Rape of the Lock"?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

16. **Q:** What novel by Samuel Richardson is considered one of the earliest examples of the novel form?  

    **A:** "Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded."

17. **Q:** Name the work by Jonathan Swift that satirizes human nature and society using fantastical travels.  

    **A:** "Gulliver's Travels."

18. **Q:** What is the subject of Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot"?  

    **A:** A satirical and defensive response to his critics.

19. **Q:** Who wrote the mock-heroic narrative poem "The Rape of the Lock"?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

20. **Q:** Name a famous work by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, known for challenging contemporary societal norms.  

    **A:** "Turkish Embassy Letters."

21. **Q:** What genre is Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" considered to be a pioneer of?  

    **A:** The novel, specifically realistic fiction.

22. **Q:** Who wrote the didactic poem "An Essay on Man"?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

23. **Q:** Name a significant theme in Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal."  

    **A:** Satire on the economic and social hardships in Ireland.

24. **Q:** What is the main theme of Samuel Johnson's "The Vanity of Human Wishes"?  

    **A:** The fleeting nature of human aspirations and achievements.

25. **Q:** In which work did Alexander Pope criticize bad poets and literary critics?  

    **A:** "The Dunciad."

26. **Q:** Who is known for writing "A Journal of the Plague Year," a novel about the Great Plague of London?  

    **A:** Daniel Defoe.

27. **Q:** What is significant about Samuel Richardson's novel "Clarissa"?  

    **A:** It is one of the longest novels in the English language and a classic of the epistolary genre.

28. **Q:** Which work by Jonathan Swift is a collection of letters providing insight into his personal life and views?  

    **A:** "Journal to Stella."

29. **Q:** What is Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot" primarily known for?  

    **A:** Its defense of Pope's own literary style and satire of his critics.

30. **Q:** Who wrote "Eloisa to Abelard," a poem about tragic love based on historical figures?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

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1. **Q:** Who wrote "The Rape of the Lock"?  

   **A:** Alexander Pope.

2. **Q:** Which literary era did Alexander Pope belong to?  

   **A:** The Augustan Age.

3. **Q:** Name a famous satirical work by Jonathan Swift.  

   **A:** "Gulliver's Travels."

4. **Q:** What historical event influenced much of the literature in Pope's time?  

   **A:** The Enlightenment.

5. **Q:** Who is the author of "Robinson Crusoe"?  

   **A:** Daniel Defoe.

6. **Q:** Which work by Alexander Pope discusses literary criticism and theories?  

   **A:** "An Essay on Criticism."

7. **Q:** Name a notable female poet from the Augustan Age.  

   **A:** Lady Mary Wortley Montagu.

8. **Q:** What is Samuel Richardson known for?  

   **A:** Writing the novel "Pamela," considered one of the first English novels.

9. **Q:** Who authored "A Modest Proposal"?  

   **A:** Jonathan Swift.

10. **Q:** In which work did Pope famously say, "To err is human; to forgive, divine"?  

    **A:** "An Essay on Criticism."

11. **Q:** What is the theme of Alexander Pope's "The Dunciad"?  

    **A:** A satirical attack on the perceived mediocrity and moral degradation of the literary world.

12. **Q:** Who wrote "A Journal of the Plague Year"?  

    **A:** Daniel Defoe.

13. **Q:** Name the poet known for the elegy "The Vanity of Human Wishes."  

    **A:** Samuel Johnson.

14. **Q:** What significant historical event influenced the literature of Pope's time, including works like "Gulliver's Travels"?  

    **A:** The Scientific Revolution and its impact on the Enlightenment.

15. **Q:** Who is known for the satirical poem "The Rape of the Lock"?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

16. **Q:** What novel by Samuel Richardson is considered one of the earliest examples of the novel form?  

    **A:** "Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded."

17. **Q:** Name the work by Jonathan Swift that satirizes human nature and society using fantastical travels.  

    **A:** "Gulliver's Travels."

18. **Q:** What is the subject of Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot"?  

    **A:** A satirical and defensive response to his critics.

19. **Q:** Who wrote the mock-heroic narrative poem "The Rape of the Lock"?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

20. **Q:** Name a famous work by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, known for challenging contemporary societal norms.  

    **A:** "Turkish Embassy Letters."

21. **Q:** What genre is Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" considered to be a pioneer of?  

    **A:** The novel, specifically realistic fiction.

22. **Q:** Who wrote the didactic poem "An Essay on Man"?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

23. **Q:** Name a significant theme in Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal."  

    **A:** Satire on the economic and social hardships in Ireland.

24. **Q:** What is the main theme of Samuel Johnson's "The Vanity of Human Wishes"?  

    **A:** The fleeting nature of human aspirations and achievements.

25. **Q:** In which work did Alexander Pope criticize bad poets and literary critics?  

    **A:** "The Dunciad."

26. **Q:** Who is known for writing "A Journal of the Plague Year," a novel about the Great Plague of London?  

    **A:** Daniel Defoe.

27. **Q:** What is significant about Samuel Richardson's novel "Clarissa"?  

    **A:** It is one of the longest novels in the English language and a classic of the epistolary genre.

28. **Q:** Which work by Jonathan Swift is a collection of letters providing insight into his personal life and views?  

    **A:** "Journal to Stella."

29. **Q:** What is Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot" primarily known for?  

    **A:** Its defense of Pope's own literary style and satire of his critics.

30. **Q:** Who wrote "Eloisa to Abelard," a poem about tragic love based on historical figures?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

31. **Q:** What genre did Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" help to popularize?  

    **A:** Satirical travel narrative.

32. **Q:** Which poem by Alexander Pope critiques optimistic philosophies of his time?  

    **A:** "An Essay on Man."

33. **Q:** Name a significant work by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu that provides a female perspective on the Ottoman Empire.  

    **A:** "Turkish Embassy Letters."

34. **Q:** What is the theme of Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe"?  

    **A:** Survival, ingenuity, and the human spirit's triumph over adversity.

35. **Q:** Who wrote the poem "The Vanity of Human Wishes," reflecting on the universal nature of human disappointment?  

    **A:** Samuel Johnson.

36. **Q:** In what style is Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock" written?  

    **A:** Mock-heroic.

37. **Q:** What is the primary subject of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal"?  

    **A:** A satirical suggestion to solve poverty in Ireland by selling children as food.

38. **Q:** Which work by Samuel Johnson is a comprehensive dictionary of the English language?  

    **A:** "A Dictionary of the English Language."

39. **Q:** What historical period does Daniel Defoe's "A Journal of the Plague Year" depict?  

    **A:** The Great Plague of London in 1665.

40. **Q:** Who is known for the satirical work "The Dunciad," targeting literary dunces?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

41. **Q:** Name the novel by Samuel Richardson that is considered one of the first psychological novels in English.  

    **A:** "Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded."

42. **Q:** What are the "Moral Essays" by Alexander Pope known for?  

    **A:** Their exploration of ethical and philosophical topics in verse form.

43. **Q:** Which work by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu is noted for its observations of Eastern life and culture?  

    **A:** "Turkish Embassy Letters."

44. **Q:** What is Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" primarily a satire of?  

    **A:** Human nature, society, and travel narratives.

45. **Q:** Who wrote the novel "Moll Flanders"?  

    **A:** Daniel Defoe.

46. **Q:** What does Alexander Pope's "An Essay on Criticism" emphasize about literary judgment?  

    **A:** The importance of taste, learning, and nature in literary criticism.

47. **Q:** In what literary form is "A Journal of the Plague Year" by Daniel Defoe written?  

    **A:** As a first-person narrative.

48. **Q:** What is the primary theme of Samuel Johnson's "The Rambler" essays?  

    **A:** Moral and philosophical reflections on various topics.

49. **Q:** Which Alexander Pope work is considered a landmark in English literary criticism?  

    **A:** "An Essay on Criticism."

50. **Q:** What is notable about Samuel Richardson's novel "Clarissa"?  

    **A:** Its exploration of virtue, morality, and the role of women in society.

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51. **Q:** What is the main theme of Jonathan Swift's "A Tale of a Tub"?  

    **A:** A satirical critique of religious excess and corruption.

52. **Q:** Who wrote the mock-heroic poem "The Rape of the Lock"?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

53. **Q:** What historical event is depicted in Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe"?  

    **A:** A shipwreck and the protagonist's survival on a deserted island.

54. **Q:** Which work by Alexander Pope is a series of four satirical poems?  

    **A:** "The Dunciad."

55. **Q:** Name a famous satirical essay by Jonathan Swift that addresses the issue of poverty in Ireland.  

    **A:** "A Modest Proposal."

56. **Q:** What is Samuel Richardson's "Pamela" known for in the context of English literature?  

    **A:** Being one of the earliest English novels.

57. **Q:** Who wrote the satirical novel "Gulliver's Travels"?  

    **A:** Jonathan Swift.

58. **Q:** What is the subject of Alexander Pope's "An Essay on Man"?  

    **A:** The nature and state of humanity in the universe.

59. **Q:** In which work did Lady Mary Wortley Montagu write about her experiences in the Ottoman Empire?  

    **A:** "Turkish Embassy Letters."

60. **Q:** What is a significant theme in Samuel Johnson's "The Vanity of Human Wishes"?  

    **A:** The fleeting nature of fame and fortune.

61. **Q:** Who is known for writing the novel "Moll Flanders"?  

    **A:** Daniel Defoe.

62. **Q:** What is the main theme of Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot"?  

    **A:** A defense of Pope's own literary work and a satire on his critics.

63. **Q:** Which Jonathan Swift work is a collection of fictionalized letters about his experiences in Ireland?  

    **A:** "Journal to Stella."

64. **Q:** What is the subject of Samuel Richardson's novel "Clarissa"?  

    **A:** The trials and tribulations of a young woman in the 18th century.

65. **Q:** Who wrote the poem "The Deserted Village," lamenting the loss of rural life?  

    **A:** Oliver Goldsmith.

66. **Q:** What is the theme of Jonathan Swift's "Drapiers Letters"?  

    **A:** A protest against the imposition of currency in Ireland.

67. **Q:** In which work did Alexander Pope satirize his literary contemporaries?  

    **A:** "The Dunciad."

68. **Q:** Who wrote "The Beggar's Opera"?  

    **A:** John Gay.

69. **Q:** What historical period does "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe depict?  

    **A:** The early 18th century, focusing on exploration and adventure.

70. **Q:** What is the main theme of Alexander Pope's "Moral Essays"?  

    **A:** Ethical and philosophical discussions in poetic form.

71. **Q:** Who is known for the essay "A Modest Proposal," which satirizes the treatment of the poor in Ireland?  

    **A:** Jonathan Swift.

72. **Q:** What is the subject of Alexander Pope's "Epistles to Several Persons" (also known as "Moral Epistles")?  

    **A:** Satirical, moral, and philosophical themes.

73. **Q:** What is significant about the narrative style of "Moll Flanders" by Daniel Defoe?  

    **A:** Its realistic portrayal of the life of a woman in the 18th century.

74. **Q:** Who wrote "An Essay on Criticism," analyzing the art of poetry and criticism?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

75. **Q:** What genre does Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" belong to?  

    **A:** Satire and travel literature.

76. **Q:** What is the theme of Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock"?  

    **A:** A satirical portrayal of the petty aristocratic society.

77. **Q:** Name the work by Samuel Johnson that compiles definitions of English words.  

    **A:** "A Dictionary of the English Language."

78. **Q:** What is the subject of Daniel Defoe's "A Journal of the Plague Year"?  

    **A:** A fictionalized account of the Great Plague of London.

79. **Q:** Who wrote "The Dunciad," a satirical poem targeting literary mediocrity?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

80. **Q:** What is the main  theme of Jonathan Swift's "A Tale of a Tub"?  

    **A:** A satirical look at the religious extremes and corruption of his time.

81. **Q:** Who is the author of "She Stoops to Conquer," a comedy about social class and mistaken identities?  

    **A:** Oliver Goldsmith.

82. **Q:** What is the subject of Alexander Pope's poem "Eloisa to Abelard"?  

    **A:** The tragic love story between Héloïse d'Argenteuil and Peter Abelard.

83. **Q:** What is Samuel Richardson's "Clarissa" primarily about?  

    **A:** The trials of a virtuous young woman in a corrupt society.

84. **Q:** Who wrote the poem "London," which critiques urban life in the 18th century?  

    **A:** Samuel Johnson.

85. **Q:** What is the main theme of Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe"?  

    **A:** Adventure, survival, and self-reliance.

86. **Q:** What is the subject of Alexander Pope's "An Essay on Criticism"?  

    **A:** Guidelines and principles of literary criticism.

87. **Q:** Who is known for writing "The Vicar of Wakefield," a novel about the life of a clergyman and his family?  

    **A:** Oliver Goldsmith.

88. **Q:** What is Jonathan Swift's "Journal to Stella" known for?  

    **A:** Its intimate account of Swift's personal life and opinions.

89. **Q:** What is the theme of Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot"?  

    **A:** Pope's response to criticism and a satirical look at the literary world.

90. **Q:** Who wrote "A Dictionary of the English Language," a comprehensive dictionary of English terms and definitions?  

    **A:** Samuel Johnson.

91. **Q:** What is the main theme of "The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay?  

    **A:** A satirical take on politics, poverty, and injustice in 18th-century England.

92. **Q:** Who is known for the satirical novel "Gulliver's Travels," which mocks human nature and society?  

    **A:** Jonathan Swift.

93. **Q:** What is Alexander Pope's "The Dunciad" primarily about?  

    **A:** Satirizing the dullness and mediocrity in the literary world.

94. **Q:** What is the subject of Daniel Defoe's novel "Moll Flanders"?  

    **A:** The fortunes and misfortunes of a woman in 18th-century England.

95. **Q:** Who wrote "The Deserted Village," lamenting the decline of rural life?  

    **A:** Oliver Goldsmith.

96. **Q:** What is the main theme of Samuel Richardson's "Pamela"?  

    **A:** Virtue, morality, and the social conditions of the 18th century.

97. **Q:** What is the subject of Jonathan Swift's "Drapiers Letters"?  

    **A:** Critiquing the economic exploitation of Ireland.

98. **Q:** Who wrote "The Rape of the Lock," a mock-epic poem?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

99. **Q:** What is the theme of Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot"?  

    **A:** Defending his artistic choices and satirizing his critics.

100. **Q:** Who is known for writing the satirical work "A Modest Proposal"?  

    **A:** Jonathan Swift.

101. **Q:** Who is the author of "The Spectator," a daily publication that influenced English society?  

    **A:** Joseph Addison and Richard Steele.

102. **Q:** What is the theme of Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe"?  

    **A:** Survival, self-reliance, and adventure.

103. **Q:** Name the work by Jonathan Swift that satirizes human nature and the "travellers' tales" literary subgenre.  

    **A:** "Gulliver's Travels."

104. **Q:** Who wrote "The Rape of the Lock," a mock-heroic narrative poem?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

105. **Q:** What is the subject of Samuel Richardson's novel "Clarissa"?  

    **A:** The challenges faced by a young woman in a male-dominated society.

106. **Q:** Which work by Alexander Pope is a satirical take on contemporary society and literary critics?  

    **A:** "The Dunciad."

107. **Q:** Name a significant work by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu that offers a female perspective on Eastern culture.  

    **A:** "Turkish Embassy Letters."

108. **Q:** What is the main theme of Alexander Pope's "An Essay on Man"?  

    **A:** The nature of humanity and the universe.

109. **Q:** Who is the author of "The Vicar of Wakefield," a novel depicting the life of a rural clergyman?  

    **A:** Oliver Goldsmith.

110. **Q:** What is the subject of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal"?  

    **A:** A satirical solution to poverty in Ireland.

111. **Q:** Who wrote "Eloisa to Abelard," a poem about tragic love?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

112. **Q:** What genre does "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift belong to?  

    **A:** Satire and fantasy.

113. **Q:** What is the theme of Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot"?  

    **A:** Defending his poetic style and satirizing his critics.

114. **Q:** Who is known for writing "The Deserted Village," a poem lamenting the decline of rural life?  

    **A:** Oliver Goldsmith.

115. **Q:** What is the main theme of Samuel Richardson's "Pamela"?  

    **A:** Virtue and social mobility.

116. **Q:** What is the subject of Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock"?  

    **A:** The frivolity of high society.

117. **Q:** Who wrote "The Beggar's Opera," a ballad opera that satirizes politics and society?  

    **A:** John Gay.

118. **Q:** What is the theme of Daniel Defoe's "A Journal of the Plague Year"?  

    **A:** The impact of the Great Plague of London.

119. **Q:** Who is the author of "She Stoops to Conquer," a comedy about social classes and mistaken identities?  

    **A:** Oliver Goldsmith.

120. **Q:** What is the main theme of Jonathan Swift's "A Tale of a Tub"?  

    **A:** A satirical look at religious excess and corruption.

121. **Q:** Who wrote "The Spectator," an influential daily publication in 18th-century England?  

    **A:** Joseph Addison and Richard Steele.

122. **Q:** What is the subject of Alexander Pope's "An Essay on Criticism"?  

    **A:** The art and rules of literary criticism.

123. **Q:** Name the novel by Samuel Richardson known as one of the first psychological novels in English literature.  

    **A:** "Clarissa."

124. **Q:** Who is known for the satirical work "The Dunciad," targeting literary dunces?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

125. **Q:** What genre is "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe considered to be a pioneer of?  

    **A:** The realistic fiction novel.

126. **Q:** Who wrote the mock-heroic poem "The Rape of the Lock"?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

127. **Q:** What is the main theme of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal"?  

    **A:** A satirical suggestion to solve poverty in Ireland by selling children as food.

128. **Q:** Which work by Samuel Richardson is considered one of the earliest examples of the novel form?  

    **A:** "Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded."

129. **Q:** Name the work by Jonathan Swift that satirizes human nature and society using fantastical travels.  

    **A:** "Gulliver's Travels."

130. **Q:** What is the subject of Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot"?  

    **A:** A satirical and defensive response to his critics.

131. **Q:** Who wrote the famous work "Turkish Embassy Letters"?  

    **A:** Lady Mary Wortley Montagu.

132. **Q:** What genre is Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" considered to be a pioneer of?  

    **A:** The novel, specifically realistic fiction.

133. **Q:** Who wrote the didactic poem "An Essay on Man"?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

134. **Q:** Name a significant theme in Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal."  

    **A:** Satire on the economic and social hardships in Ireland.

135. **Q:** What is the main theme of Samuel Johnson's "The Vanity of Human Wishes"?  

    **A:** The fleeting nature of human aspirations and achievements.

136. **Q:** In which work did Alexander Pope criticize bad poets and literary critics?  

    **A:** "The Dunciad."

137. **Q:** Who is known for writing "A Journal of the Plague Year," a novel about the Great Plague of London?  

    **A:** Daniel Defoe.

138. **Q:** What is significant about Samuel Richardson's novel "Clarissa"?  

    **A:** It is one of the longest novels in the English language and a classic of the epistolary genre.

139. **Q:** Which work by Jonathan Swift is a collection of letters providing insight into his personal life and views?  

    **A:** "Journal to Stella."

140. **Q:** What is Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot" primarily known for?  

    **A:** Its defense of Pope's own literary style and satire of his critics.

141. **Q:** Who wrote "Eloisa to Abelard," a poem about tragic love based on historical figures?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

142. **Q:** What genre does "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift belong to?  

    **A:** Satire and travel literature.

143. **Q:** What is the theme of Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock"?  

    **A:** A satirical portrayal of the petty aristocratic society.

144. **Q:** Name the work by Samuel Johnson that compiles definitions of English words.  

    **A:** "A Dictionary of the English Language."

145. **Q:** What is the subject of Daniel Defoe's "A Journal of the Plague Year"?  

    **A:** A fictionalized account of the Great Plague of London.

146. **Q:** Who wrote the satirical poem "The Dunciad," targeting literary mediocrity?  

    **A:** Alexander Pope.

147. **Q:** What is the main theme of Jonathan Swift's "A Tale of a Tub"?  

    **A:** A satirical look at the religious extremes and corruption of his time.

148. **Q:** Who wrote "The Beggar's Opera"?  

    **A:** John Gay.

149. **Q:** What historical period does "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe depict?  

    **A:** The early 18th century, focusing on exploration and adventure.

150. **Q:** What is the main theme of Alexander Pope's "Moral Essays"?  

    **A:** Ethical and philosophical discussions in poetic form.