Death be not Proud' by John Donne (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Which collection does 'Death, Be Not Proud' belong to?
Which collection does 'Death, Be Not Proud' belong to?
Holy Sonnets
How many lines does the sonnet contain?
How many lines does the sonnet contain?
14 lines
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
ABBA ABBA CDDC EE
What metre is the poem written in?
What metre is the poem written in?
Iambic pentameter
What paradox appears in the final line?
What paradox appears in the final line?
Death itself will die
Which device is used when the speaker addresses Death directly?
Which device is used when the speaker addresses Death directly?
Apostrophe
What is death compared to in line 5?
What is death compared to in line 5?
Rest and sleep
What forces does Death serve as a slave to?
What forces does Death serve as a slave to?
Fate, chance, kings, desperate men
What does 'poppy' refer to in line 11?
What does 'poppy' refer to in line 11?
Opium
What central theme involves Christian faith?
What central theme involves Christian faith?
Eternal life