Summarise Sprat's view on the language of poetry. ( MEG 102 ) ( THE AGE OF DRYDEN )

Sprat believed that the language of poetry should be simple and clear, and that it should be free from the complexity and obscurity that was often associated with poetry at the time. He argued that poetry should use plain and natural language, rather than obscure words or complicated syntax. According to Sprat, the purpose of poetry was to communicate ideas and emotions in a way that was accessible to everyone, and that this could be achieved through the use of clear and straightforward language. He believed that the language of poetry should be capable of expressing profound ideas and emotions, but that it should do so in a way that was easily understandable to the average reader.