A Dialogue of Friendship Multiplied by Katherine Philips (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Century Philips wrote 'A Dialogue of Friendship Multiplied'
Century Philips wrote 'A Dialogue of Friendship Multiplied'
Mid-17th century
Katherine Philips's pen name
Katherine Philips's pen name
Orinda
Number of lines in the poem
Number of lines in the poem
12 lines
Rhyme scheme of the poem
Rhyme scheme of the poem
ABAB
Metre used in the poem
Metre used in the poem
Iambic pentameter
Name of Philips's friend in her other works
Name of Philips's friend in her other works
Lucasia
Metaphor for friendship strength when joined
Metaphor for friendship strength when joined
Doubled flame
Central theme explored in the poem
Central theme explored in the poem
Platonic friendship
What fire & heat imagery symbolises
What fire & heat imagery symbolises
Passion & intensity of their friendship
What river simile warns about friendship
What river simile warns about friendship
If spread too thin, it grows weaker & dies