To His Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvell (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In which century was 'To His Coy Mistress' written?
In which century was 'To His Coy Mistress' written?
17th century
What type of poet was Andrew Marvell?
What type of poet was Andrew Marvell?
Metaphysical poet
What rhyme scheme does the poem use?
What rhyme scheme does the poem use?
AABB
Who is the speaker in the poem?
Who is the speaker in the poem?
A man addressing his reluctant lover
What does time's 'wingèd chariot' represent?
What does time's 'wingèd chariot' represent?
Time's swift and relentless passage
What does the morning dew simile emphasise about the mistress?
What does the morning dew simile emphasise about the mistress?
Her delicate and transient beauty
What does the carpe diem theme emphasise?
What does the carpe diem theme emphasise?
Fleeting time & importance of seizing day
To what does the poem allude to suggest ancient, timeless love?
To what does the poem allude to suggest ancient, timeless love?
The biblical Flood
How many years does the speaker say he'd spend adoring each breast?
How many years does the speaker say he'd spend adoring each breast?
Two hundred years
What does the final couplet suggest about time?
What does the final couplet suggest about time?
We can make the most of time