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Which of the statements most accurately describes the characteristics of poetry?

Poetry is primarily expository and informative.

Poetry is primarily light and humorous.

Poetry is primarily expressive and descriptive.

Poetry is primarily argumentative and persuasive.

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"Poetry is primarily expressive and descriptive."

Explanation: poetry commonly focuses on expressing emotions, impressions, and sensory detail, using imagery, rhythm, and figurative language. While poems can be informative, humorous, or persuasive, their chief characteristic is expressive/descriptive.