Question

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

Answer:Two central ideas from the excerpt are that Wordsworth aimed to  write poetry about everyday events and circumstances; use clear and resounding diction.

Explanation:

The Preface to the Lyrical Ballads (1801) is an essay included in the second edition of William Wordsworth's poetry collection, Lyrical Ballads.

In this essay, Wordsworth expresses his desire to focus on "incidents of common life" in his work. In doing so, he will use "plainer and more emphatic language." This means that he is going to use clear language which will appeal to the readers' emotions. According to Wordsworth, focusing on ordinary life and using clear diction is the best way to connect with his audience.