Woman's Constancy (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Who did John Donne secretly marry, influencing his views on love?
Who did John Donne secretly marry, influencing his views on love?
Anne More
Which collection includes 'Woman's Constancy'?
Which collection includes 'Woman's Constancy'?
Songs and Sonnets
How is 'Woman's Constancy' structured?
How is 'Woman's Constancy' structured?
Single 17-line stanza
What is the rhyme scheme of 'Woman's Constancy'?
What is the rhyme scheme of 'Woman's Constancy'?
AABBCCDDEEFFGGHHI
What metre predominantly features in the poem?
What metre predominantly features in the poem?
Iambic tetrameter
What is the central conceit of 'Woman's Constancy'?
What is the central conceit of 'Woman's Constancy'?
One whole day of love
What does sleep metaphorically represent in the poem?
What does sleep metaphorically represent in the poem?
Death's image
What does 'antedate' mean in the poem?
What does 'antedate' mean in the poem?
To backdate
What key theme does the opening line explore?
What key theme does the opening line explore?
Fleeting nature of romantic affection
What irony appears in the poem's conclusion?
What irony appears in the poem's conclusion?
Speaker admits his own potential inconstancy