John Donne Poetry

6. In lines 20-22 of "Lovers' Infiniteness," the poet compares the beloved's heart to a plot of land...

4. Which answer most accurately analyzes and evaluates the poet's use of noon as a symbol in "Lecture upon..."

2. Which most accurately identifies the poet's conceit in "A Lecture upon the Shadow" & explain why it's effective?

1. Which statement provides the most accurate paraphrase of lines 3-5 in "A Lecture upon the Shadow"?

7. Which is the best analysis of the way the poet uses tone in "A Lecture upon the Shadow" to present his message?

3. Which aspect of "A Lecture" is characteristic of seventeenth century metaphysical poetry, & why is it effective?

5. In "Lover's Infiniteness," the speaker wonders how he can have "all" his beloved's love. How does the verb mood...

8. Which statement provides the most accurate comparison of the ideas in "A Lecture" and "Lovers Infiniteness"?