In the Lyrical Ballads, Wordsworth's purpose was to imitate and adopt the very language of

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Wordsworth aimed to use the language really used by men (particularly those in the lower and middle classes) in his poetry, as stated in the preface to the Lyrical Ballads. This was part of his and Coleridge's broader goal to make poetry more accessible and to reflect the genuine experiences and emotions of everyday people.

In the Lyrical Ballads, Wordsworth's Purpose Was to Imitate and Adopt