How is John Donne's Holy Sonnet 10 typical of the work of metaphysical poets?
A. He is satirical in his approach to a common theme.
B. He is highly witty and subtly humorous in the development of an elaborate metaphor.
C. Even as he employs his structure, he pokes gentle fun at the work of William Shakespeare.
D. His highly intellectual, structured work uses conceit to examine a force in human existence.
^I think its D.
Which line from Donne's poem Holy Sonnet 10 offers the clearest insight into the author's theme?
A. "Death, thou shalt die."
B. "Mighty and dreadful, for thou are not so . . . "
C. ". . . war, and sickness dwell . . ."
D. "And poppy, or charms can make us sleep . . ."
^I think its A.
Read the following excerpt and then answer the question that follows.
“But might I of Jove's nectar sup, I would not change for thine.”
Which literary device does Ben Jonson use in the phrase “might I of Jove's nectar sup”?
A. allusion
B. apostrophe
C. assonance
D. alliteration
^I have no idea.
A. He is satirical in his approach to a common theme.
B. He is highly witty and subtly humorous in the development of an elaborate metaphor.
C. Even as he employs his structure, he pokes gentle fun at the work of William Shakespeare.
D. His highly intellectual, structured work uses conceit to examine a force in human existence.
^I think its D.
Which line from Donne's poem Holy Sonnet 10 offers the clearest insight into the author's theme?
A. "Death, thou shalt die."
B. "Mighty and dreadful, for thou are not so . . . "
C. ". . . war, and sickness dwell . . ."
D. "And poppy, or charms can make us sleep . . ."
^I think its A.
Read the following excerpt and then answer the question that follows.
“But might I of Jove's nectar sup, I would not change for thine.”
Which literary device does Ben Jonson use in the phrase “might I of Jove's nectar sup”?
A. allusion
B. apostrophe
C. assonance
D. alliteration
^I have no idea.