The Ectasy (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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When 'The Ecstasy' was written
When 'The Ecstasy' was written
Early 17th century
Number of lines in 'The Ecstasy'
Number of lines in 'The Ecstasy'
76 lines
Rhyme scheme of 'The Ecstasy'
Rhyme scheme of 'The Ecstasy'
AABBCC
Metre used in 'The Ecstasy'
Metre used in 'The Ecstasy'
Iambic tetrameter
Key poetic device in 'The Ecstasy'
Key poetic device in 'The Ecstasy'
Metaphysical conceit
Central theme of 'The Ecstasy'
Central theme of 'The Ecstasy'
Union of souls in love
Setting of 'The Ecstasy'
Setting of 'The Ecstasy'
Riverside or garden
'Interinanimates' meaning
'Interinanimates' meaning
Breathes life into both souls by merging them
Soul/body metaphor: intelligences & spheres
Soul/body metaphor: intelligences & spheres
Souls are intelligences, bodies are spheres
'Body is his book' metaphor meaning
'Body is his book' metaphor meaning
Body communicates love's spiritual mysteries