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Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).

Phrase: the function of criticism | Statement: [Literary Essays of Ezra Pound, focusesOn, the function of criticism]

Target entity: the function of criticism
Context triple: [Literary Essays of Ezra Pound, focusesOn, the function of criticism]

• A. The Craft of Criticism
  The Craft of Criticism is a collection of literary essays by English critic Desmond MacCarthy, showcasing his influential, lucid, and humane approach to evaluating literature.
• B. Elements of Criticism
  Elements of Criticism is an influential 18th-century work of literary theory and aesthetics by Scottish judge and philosopher Henry Home, Lord Kames, exploring the principles of taste, beauty, and critical judgment.
• C. On Frank Criticism
  On Frank Criticism is an ancient philosophical work by the Epicurean thinker Philodemus that examines the ethical practice and value of honest, corrective speech among friends.
• D. Essays in Self-Criticism
  Essays in Self-Criticism is a collection of theoretical writings in which Marxist philosopher Louis Althusser reflects on and revises his earlier structuralist positions, offering a self-critical assessment of his work and methodology.
• E. A Fable for Critics
  A Fable for Critics is a satirical poem by James Russell Lowell that humorously critiques and caricatures his contemporary American authors and the literary scene of his time.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: the function of criticism
Target entity description: The function of criticism is the role literary critique plays in evaluating, interpreting, and shaping literature and culture by clarifying artistic standards and fostering informed judgment.

• A. The Craft of Criticism
  The Craft of Criticism is a collection of literary essays by English critic Desmond MacCarthy, showcasing his influential, lucid, and humane approach to evaluating literature.
• B. Elements of Criticism
  Elements of Criticism is an influential 18th-century work of literary theory and aesthetics by Scottish judge and philosopher Henry Home, Lord Kames, exploring the principles of taste, beauty, and critical judgment.
• C. On Frank Criticism
  On Frank Criticism is an ancient philosophical work by the Epicurean thinker Philodemus that examines the ethical practice and value of honest, corrective speech among friends.
• D. Essays in Self-Criticism
  Essays in Self-Criticism is a collection of theoretical writings in which Marxist philosopher Louis Althusser reflects on and revises his earlier structuralist positions, offering a self-critical assessment of his work and methodology.
• E. A Fable for Critics
  A Fable for Critics is a satirical poem by James Russell Lowell that humorously critiques and caricatures his contemporary American authors and the literary scene of his time.
• F. None of above. chosen