Metaphysical Poets

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What is Metaphysical Poetry?

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A highly intellectual form of poetry characterized by witty comparisons and paradoxes.

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Who is considered a prominent Metaphysical Poet known for his religious themes?

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George Herbert.

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What literary device is John Donne known for inventing in his poetry?

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Paradox.

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Which Metaphysical Poet wrote shape poems?

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George Herbert.

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Who saved the life of John Milton?

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Andrew Marvell.

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What is a common characteristic of Metaphysical Poetry?

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It often employs complex metaphors and philosophical themes.

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Name a famous poem by John Donne that exemplifies Metaphysical Poetry.

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'The Flea'.

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What is the significance of paradox in Metaphysical Poetry?

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It challenges conventional ideas and provokes thought.

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Which Metaphysical Poet is known for his use of the river Jordan as a metaphor?

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George Herbert.

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What themes are commonly explored in Metaphysical Poetry?

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Love, death, religion, and the nature of existence.