Holy Sonnet I ('Thou hast mad me, and shall thy work decay?') (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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When was Holy Sonnet I published?
When was Holy Sonnet I published?
1633
What is the rhyme scheme of Holy Sonnet I?
What is the rhyme scheme of Holy Sonnet I?
ABBA ABBA CDCD EE
How many lines does this sonnet contain?
How many lines does this sonnet contain?
14 lines
What does the speaker compare God's grace to in the final line?
What does the speaker compare God's grace to in the final line?
Adamant
What metre is primarily used in Holy Sonnet I?
What metre is primarily used in Holy Sonnet I?
Iambic pentameter
Who is the 'old subtle foe' mentioned in line 11?
Who is the 'old subtle foe' mentioned in line 11?
The devil
What does the poem emphasise about humanity?
What does the poem emphasise about humanity?
Humans are weak and need God's grace
Which sound is repeated in 'Despair behind, and death before doth cast'?
Which sound is repeated in 'Despair behind, and death before doth cast'?
The 'd' sound
What poetic device opens the poem?
What poetic device opens the poem?
A rhetorical question
What contrast does Donne explore regarding mortality?
What contrast does Donne explore regarding mortality?
Body decay vs. soul salvation