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WorksheetsJohn Donne
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What era of poetry does John Donne belong to
The Romantics
Renaissance
Age of Enlightenment
Realism
Key themes of the Renaissance Period were:
embracing human achievements
reinventing classics
individualism
questioning the role of religion
literature and science
John Donne uses the idea of a compass throughout his poem, what is this called?
Metaphor
Conceit
Symbolism
Simile
John Donne elevates him and his wife's love from a spiritual to a physical level: true or false?
True
False
What is most commonly used in metaphysical poetry?
Elaborate, complex and unusual comparisons
Large amounts of imagery throughout the poem
High modality and exaggeration
Old fashion language and phrases
Speed Round: Donne uses wit in his poetry to show intellectualism: true or false?
True
False
What does Donne convince his wife to do?
Mourn their separation until his return
Join him on his travels so they won't be seperated
Not to mourn their separation as it is only temporary
Explain to their children about what a compass is so they can understand his poem.
What is spiritual piety?
Religious denouncement
Religious writings
Religious devotion
Poetry made by the church
What does the metaphor of gold represent in the poem?
Pure, unchangeable love
Precious love
Expensive love
Rare love
What years did John Donne live?
1631 - 1674
1580 - 1630
1572 - 1631
1845 - 1901
1782 - 1829
