The Metaphysical Poets (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In which century was 'Woman's Constancy' composed?
In which century was 'Woman's Constancy' composed?
Early 17th century
Which literary movement was Donne associated with?
Which literary movement was Donne associated with?
Metaphysical poets
How many lines does the poem contain?
How many lines does the poem contain?
17 lines
What is the predominant metre of the poem?
What is the predominant metre of the poem?
Iambic tetrameter
What is the rhyme scheme of 'Woman's Constancy'?
What is the rhyme scheme of 'Woman's Constancy'?
AABBCCDDEEFFGGHHI
What is the central conceit of the poem?
What is the central conceit of the poem?
'One whole day' of love
What does 'antedate' mean in the poem?
What does 'antedate' mean in the poem?
To backdate
What does 'death's image' metaphorically represent?
What does 'death's image' metaphorically represent?
Sleep
What does the speaker call his beloved?
What does the speaker call his beloved?
Vain lunatic
What does the speaker admit in the final line?
What does the speaker admit in the final line?
He may share her inconstancy tomorrow