The Metaphysical Poets (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Period 'Woman's Constancy' was written
Period 'Woman's Constancy' was written
Early 17th century
Poetic movement Donne belonged to
Poetic movement Donne belonged to
Metaphysical poets
Structure of 'Woman's Constancy'
Structure of 'Woman's Constancy'
Single 17-line stanza
Rhyme scheme of 'Woman's Constancy'
Rhyme scheme of 'Woman's Constancy'
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Metre used in 'Woman's Constancy'
Metre used in 'Woman's Constancy'
Iambic tetrameter
Central conceit in the poem
Central conceit in the poem
'One whole day' of love
What 'death's image' metaphorically represents
What 'death's image' metaphorically represents
Sleep
Meaning of 'antedate' in the poem
Meaning of 'antedate' in the poem
To backdate
Speaker's admission in final lines
Speaker's admission in final lines
He may be inconstant too by tomorrow
How love is portrayed in the poem
How love is portrayed in the poem
Ephemeral, like sleep or death