Unit 4 Test Bonus Review

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What is an extended metaphor?

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An extended metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines in a poem.

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What is the significance of the compass in 'A Valediction, Forbidding Mourning'?

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The compass symbolizes the speaker and his love, illustrating their connection and how they remain united despite physical separation.

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What are the key traits of Metaphysical Poetry?

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Key traits include paradox, irony, and complex imagery, but it is characterized by a more complex syntax rather than a simple one.

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How does John Donne view Death in 'Holy Sonnet 10'?

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Donne personifies Death and argues that it should not be feared, as it is not the end but a transition.

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What is a conceit in poetry?

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A conceit is an extended metaphor that makes a surprising connection between two seemingly dissimilar things.

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What does the narrator's wait to go to the bazaar in 'Araby' symbolize?

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The wait symbolizes the delay of his coming-of-age and the obstacles in pursuing his desires.

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What is the theme of love in 'A Valediction, Forbidding Mourning'?

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The theme explores the idea of love as a spiritual connection that transcends physical distance.

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What does the term 'Metaphysical' refer to in poetry?

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It refers to a style of poetry that explores complex philosophical ideas and emotions through intricate imagery and paradox.

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What is the role of irony in Metaphysical Poetry?

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Irony is used to highlight contradictions and complexities in human emotions and experiences.

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How does Donne's use of personification affect the theme of 'Holy Sonnet 10'?

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By personifying Death, Donne diminishes its power and presents it as a natural part of life.