The Anniversary (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In which century was 'The Anniversary' written?
In which century was 'The Anniversary' written?
Early 17th century
What type of poetry is 'The Anniversary' classified as?
What type of poetry is 'The Anniversary' classified as?
Metaphysical poetry
How many stanzas does 'The Anniversary' contain, and how many lines does each have?
How many stanzas does 'The Anniversary' contain, and how many lines does each have?
Three stanzas, ten lines each
What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Anniversary'?
What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Anniversary'?
ABABCCCCDD
What is the primary metre used in 'The Anniversary'?
What is the primary metre used in 'The Anniversary'?
Iambic pentameter
What extended metaphor does Donne use as a conceit in the poem?
What extended metaphor does Donne use as a conceit in the poem?
A royal court
What paradox does Donne explore regarding the lovers' bodies and love?
What paradox does Donne explore regarding the lovers' bodies and love?
Bodies die but love continues to grow
What does the poem emphasise about the nature of true love?
What does the poem emphasise about the nature of true love?
True love is eternal
What does the poem suggest about the union created by true love?
What does the poem suggest about the union created by true love?
It unites souls, unbreakable by death
What does 'threescore' mean in the final stanza?
What does 'threescore' mean in the final stanza?
Sixty years