Who coined the term 'esemplastic' ?
Correct answer: C. Coleridge
- A. William Worsworth
- B. Browning
- C. Coleridge
- D. Eliot
Explanation
Coleridge coined “esemplastic” from Greek roots meaning to shape into one, using it to describe the imagination’s power to unify diverse elements. The option spells Wordsworth incorrectly, but Coleridge is the clear answer.
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