The Scrutiny by Richard Lovelace (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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17th-century poem about infidelity by Richard Lovelace
17th-century poem about infidelity by Richard Lovelace
The Scrutiny
Poetry tradition of 'The Scrutiny'
Poetry tradition of 'The Scrutiny'
Cavalier poetry
Latin philosophy meaning 'seize the day' in poem
Latin philosophy meaning 'seize the day' in poem
Carpe diem
Type of 5-line stanzas in 'The Scrutiny'
Type of 5-line stanzas in 'The Scrutiny'
Cinquains
Rhyme scheme of 'The Scrutiny'
Rhyme scheme of 'The Scrutiny'
ABABB
Metre used in 'The Scrutiny'
Metre used in 'The Scrutiny'
Iambic tetrameter and iambic trimeter
Poetic form: single speaker addressing silent listener
Poetic form: single speaker addressing silent listener
Dramatic monologue
Device: addressing an absent or silent person
Device: addressing an absent or silent person
Apostrophe
Meaning of 'scrutiny' in title
Meaning of 'scrutiny' in title
Being critically examined or interrogated
Primary theme: speaker's obsession in 'The Scrutiny'
Primary theme: speaker's obsession in 'The Scrutiny'
Lust and sexual desire