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As a literary critic, Johnson disliked literature _____.

a.that is believable and realistic

b.with unique, refreshing elements

c.with elaborate poetic diction

d.that would appeal to the common reader

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As a literary critic, Johnson disliked literature _____.

Your answer would be "with elaborate poetic diction".

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The correct answer is "C".

Samuel Johnson was an English Writer who lived in the mid 18th century. He made important contributions to English Literature as a poet and playwriter. Johnson was critical of the use of excessively decorative language, as he considered it to be archaic and largely impractical for the common reader.  

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