An Essay on Criticism (1709) MCQs and Summary by Alexander Pope

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 13, 2025

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1. : What is the main theme of An Essay on Criticism?





2. : In what form is An Essay on Criticism written?





3. : What is the famous line: “A little learning is a dangerous thing” referring to?





4. : Pope compares critics to which mythological figure?





5. : According to Pope, critics should follow which guide?





6. : What does Pope suggest about rules of writing?





7. : Who does Pope praise as a model critic in the poem?





8. : “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread” means:





9. : According to Pope, good critics should be:





10. : What quality does Pope believe a poet and a critic should both have?





11. : Pope believes true taste is based on:





12. : Who are the “dunces” in the poem?





13. : What does Pope advise critics to do before judging others?





14. : “To err is human, to forgive divine” expresses:





15. : Who does Pope believe are better suited to judge poetry?





16. : What type of criticism does Pope warn against?





17. : What does Pope say about modern critics compared to ancient ones?





18. : What does Pope consider the source of all great art?





19. : Which poetic technique is An Essay on Criticism notable for?





20. : Pope criticizes critics who follow trends without:





21. : Who said “The sound must seem an echo to the sense”?





22. : What is Pope’s attitude toward ancient writers like Homer and Virgil?





23. : According to Pope, bad criticism harms:





24. : What poetic device is most dominant in Pope’s Essay?





25. : Pope’s Essay on Criticism combines elements of:





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