Holy Sonnet VII ('At the round earth's imagined corners') (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What type of sonnet is Holy Sonnet VII?
What type of sonnet is Holy Sonnet VII?
Petrarchan
What is the rhyme scheme of the octave in Holy Sonnet VII?
What is the rhyme scheme of the octave in Holy Sonnet VII?
ABBA ABBA
What do the trumpets symbolize in the poem?
What do the trumpets symbolize in the poem?
Divine call to resurrection
What does blood symbolize in Holy Sonnet VII?
What does blood symbolize in Holy Sonnet VII?
Christ's sacrifice
What career transition did John Donne make?
What career transition did John Donne make?
Courtier & poet to cleric
In which century was Holy Sonnet VII written?
In which century was Holy Sonnet VII written?
Early 17th century
What does 'numberless infinities' refer to?
What does 'numberless infinities' refer to?
Vast number of souls
Which biblical events does the poem allude to?
Which biblical events does the poem allude to?
Noah's flood & final judgement by fire
What effect does the repetition of 'arise, arise' create?
What effect does the repetition of 'arise, arise' create?
Emphasizes urgency & magnitude
What central theme does the poem explore?
What central theme does the poem explore?
God's judgement & mercy balance