Holy Sonnet VII ('At the round earth's imagined corners') (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Form of Holy Sonnet VII
Form of Holy Sonnet VII
Petrarchan sonnet
Metre used in Holy Sonnet VII
Metre used in Holy Sonnet VII
Iambic pentameter
Rhyme scheme of octave in Holy Sonnet VII
Rhyme scheme of octave in Holy Sonnet VII
ABBA ABBA
Three main themes in Holy Sonnet VII
Three main themes in Holy Sonnet VII
Mortality, judgement, and redemption
Literary movement Donne's poetry belongs to
Literary movement Donne's poetry belongs to
Metaphysical poetry
Blood symbolism in Holy Sonnet VII
Blood symbolism in Holy Sonnet VII
Christ's sacrifice and redemption
Trumpet symbolism in Holy Sonnet VII
Trumpet symbolism in Holy Sonnet VII
Divine call to resurrection
Meaning of 'numberless infinities' in the poem
Meaning of 'numberless infinities' in the poem
Vast number of souls to be resurrected
Biblical events alluded to in Holy Sonnet VII
Biblical events alluded to in Holy Sonnet VII
Noah's flood & final judgement by fire
Effect of repetition 'arise, arise' in the poem
Effect of repetition 'arise, arise' in the poem
Emphasises urgency & magnitude of resurrection