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platos republic

What role does poetry play in politics in Book III?

1.

Poets imagine institutions that later come into being.

2.

Poetry educates the youth about right and wrong (which will inform their civic behavior as the grow).

3.

Poetry provides a counterpoint to politicians and critiques their policies.

4.

None of the above.

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I'm not an expert on Plato but I would go with:

Poetry provides a counterpoint to politicians and critiques their policies.