According to Sidney's Defense of Poesy, what primary influence does poetry have on its audience?

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An enchanting ability that deceives and entertains the readerA sacred function that conveys divine messages to the audienceAn ethical impact that inspires readers to follow noble examplesA protective role enabling poets to circumvent censorship through metaphorNone of the above

Explanation

Sidney argued that poetry holds a moral influence, motivating readers to imitate virtuous behavior. While poetry can entertain or use figurative language, its chief value lies in encouraging ethical improvement rather than deception, divine communication, or evading censorship.