Metaphysical Poetry & John Donne

Metaphysical poetry can be defined as the following:

• Iambic Pentameter and 14 lines

• Highly intellectual, using witty comparisons and paradox.

• Influenced strongly by the Puritan beliefs

• Highly Intellectual and very serious

Define paradox

• A witty compliment

• Something that appears the same, but proves contradictory under deeper consideration

• A love poem

• Something that appears contradictory, but proves true under deeper consideration

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He is credited as one of the first Metaphysical Poets

• Terry Bradshaw

• William Shakespeare

• John Donne

• Charles I

What century is metaphysical poetry from?

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17 century

• They are not joined by century, but by themes and style

What is metaphysical poetry? 

• Poetry that questions the nature of reality in a philosophical way
• Poetry that questions the power of kings

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A complex literary device that makes a far-stretched comparison

• Paradox

• Poem

• Argument

• Conceit

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Choose the word that means - Lack of reverence.

• Laity

• Profanation

• Breach

• Obliquely

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Choose the word that means - Break; split.

• Laity

• Profanation

• Breach

• Obliquely

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(n) A pious act or thought; devotion to religious duties and practices.

• capitulate

• iconoclast

• piety

• sumptuous

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Greed. 

• impious 
• sanctitude 
• covetousness 

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