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Metaphysical Poets Quiz

Authored by Asit Kumar Mohanty

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the brilliant poet that influenced the metaphysical poets?

Emily Dickinson

Geoffrey Chaucer

John Donne

William Shakespeare

Answer explanation

John Donne was the brilliant poet who influenced the metaphysical poets, making him the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technique did the metaphysical poets employ in their poetry?

Romanticism

Shock

Minimalism

Realism

Answer explanation

The metaphysical poets employed the technique of 'Shock' in their poetry, aiming to startle the reader and provoke thought through unconventional imagery and ideas.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the metaphysical conceits bring together?

Historical events

Dissimilar elements

Geographical locations

Similar elements

Answer explanation

Metaphysical conceits bring together dissimilar elements, not similar ones. They create surprising connections between seemingly unrelated things.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is considered the monarch of wit among the metaphysical poets?

George Herbert

Robert Herrick

Thomas Carew

John Donne

Answer explanation

John Donne is considered the monarch of wit among the metaphysical poets, making him the correct choice for this question.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which metaphysical poet wrote 'Batter my heart'?

John Donne

Henry Vaughan

Andrew Marvell

George Herbert

Answer explanation

John Donne, the metaphysical poet, wrote 'Batter my heart', making him the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which metaphysical poet was a clergyman and wrote 'The Temple'?

Robert Herrick

Thomas Carew

Henry Vaughan

George Herbert

Answer explanation

George Herbert was the metaphysical poet who was a clergyman and wrote 'The Temple'.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the religious metaphysical poet known for writing 'Silex Scintillans'?

Thomas Carew

Henry Vaughan

Andrew Marvell

George Herbert

Answer explanation

Henry Vaughan was the religious metaphysical poet known for writing 'Silex Scintillans', making him the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

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