According to Dr. Michael Webster in his essay, "Poetic Modes in the late 19th and early 20th Century," which of the following is NOT a poetic mode of this time period ?
Correct answer: C. Impressionist
- A. Genteel
- B. Symbolist
- C. Impressionist
- D. Decadent
Explanation
The commonly identified poetic modes of this period include the genteel, Symbolist, and Decadent modes. Impressionist is therefore the option excluded from this particular classification.
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