The Apparition by John Donne (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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When was 'The Apparition' by John Donne written?
When was 'The Apparition' by John Donne written?
Late 16th or early 17th century
Which poetic movement is 'The Apparition' part of?
Which poetic movement is 'The Apparition' part of?
Metaphysical poetry
How many lines does 'The Apparition' contain?
How many lines does 'The Apparition' contain?
17 lines
What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Apparition'?
What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Apparition'?
ABBABCDCDCEFFEGGG
What metaphor does the speaker use to describe his beloved?
What metaphor does the speaker use to describe his beloved?
Murd'ress
What does the speaker allude to when he mentions 'vestal'?
What does the speaker allude to when he mentions 'vestal'?
Ancient Roman religious practices
Who is the speaker in 'The Apparition'?
Who is the speaker in 'The Apparition'?
A scorned lover
What theme involves bitterness from unrequited love in the poem?
What theme involves bitterness from unrequited love in the poem?
Rejection and Revenge
In lines 11-13, what tree does the speaker compare the beloved to?
In lines 11-13, what tree does the speaker compare the beloved to?
Aspen tree
What does the speaker prefer in the final lines of the poem?
What does the speaker prefer in the final lines of the poem?
That she painfully repent