Metaphysical school of poetry
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- Q1Who is considered the most prominent poet of the Metaphysical school of poetry?John MiltonGeorge HerbertAndrew MarvellJohn Donne30s
- Q2What characteristic is most commonly associated with Metaphysical poetry?Witty and paradoxical imageryFocus on nature and pastoral themesRhyme schemes similar to romantic poetrySimple and straightforward language30s
- Q3Which of the following terms best describes the thematic focus of Metaphysical poetry?Social and political commentaryExploration of love and existenceNature and pastoral lifeMythology and epic tales30s
- Q4In Metaphysical poetry, which poetic device is frequently employed to create complex comparisons?SimileAlliterationConceitOxymoron30s
- Q5Which poem by John Donne exemplifies the characteristics of Metaphysical poetry through its exploration of love and death?The Sun RisingA Valediction: Forbidding MourningThe FleaHoly Sonnet 1030s
- Q6What common theme found in Metaphysical poetry often reflects the tension between the physical and the spiritual?Spiritual love transcending physicalityCelebration of material wealthEmphasis on earthly pleasuresFocus on societal norms30s
- Q7Which aspect of Metaphysical poetry often sets it apart from earlier poetic styles?Emotional simplicityIntellectual complexityRhyme consistencyNature imagery30s
- Q8Which poet is known for using metaphysical conceits in his poem 'To His Coy Mistress'?Robert HerrickJohn KeatsAndrew MarvellSamuel Taylor Coleridge30s
- Q9What form is commonly used in Metaphysical poetry for expressing personal emotions and philosophical reflections?Lyric poetrySonnetBalladEpic poetry30s
- Q10Which of the following statements best describes the style of Metaphysical poetry?It relies heavily on traditional rhyme and meterIt combines emotional intensity with intellectual rigorIt exclusively uses pastoral imageryIt favors superficial themes and simplicity30s