How many principal sources of sublimity are there according to Longinus ?
Correct answer: C. Five
- A. Three
- B. Four
- C. Five
- D. Six
Explanation
Longinus identifies five principal sources of sublimity: greatness of thought, strong emotion, noble diction, dignified composition, and effective figures of speech. The number is therefore five.
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