Death Be Not Proud

What is the main theme of John Donne's poem 'Death Be Not Proud'?

• The triumph of eternal life over death

• The fear and inevitability of death

• The power and authority of death

• The celebration of death as a natural part of life

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What literary device is used in the line 'Death, be not proud'?

• apostrophe

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

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What does the speaker personify in the poem?

• animal

• object or concept

• plant

• inanimate object

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'Death, thou shalt die'?

• Death will bring about the end of everything.

• Death is a natural part of life.

• Death itself will be defeated or overcome.

• Death is a punishment for wrongdoing.

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

• The answer depends on the specific poem being analyzed.

• The rhyme scheme is irrelevant in poetry.

• The rhyme scheme is always ABAB.

• The rhyme scheme is determined by the number of stanzas.

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What is the central idea of the poem?

• The central idea of the poem is the main theme or message that the poet is trying to convey.

• The central idea of the poem is the poet's favorite animal.

• The central idea of the poem is the poet's favorite food.

• The central idea of the poem is the poet's favorite color.

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What is the tone of the poem?

• The tone of the poem is happy and cheerful.

• The tone of the poem is sad and melancholic.

• The tone of the poem is angry and aggressive.

• The tone of the poem cannot be determined without analyzing the specific poem.

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What is the effect of the poem's structure on the reader?

• The poem's structure can make the reader lose interest.

• The poem's structure can create rhythm, emphasize words, and enhance meaning and emotion.

• The poem's structure can confuse the reader.

• The poem's structure has no effect on the reader.

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What is the significance of the title 'Death Be Not Proud'?

• It challenges the power and fear associated with death.

• It portrays death as a peaceful and comforting experience.

• It emphasizes the inevitability and finality of death.

• It celebrates the triumph of death over life.

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What is the overall message of the poem?

• The overall message of the poem cannot be determined without analyzing its themes, tone, and imagery.

• The overall message of the poem is to embrace change and growth.

• The overall message of the poem is about love and romance.

• The overall message of the poem is to appreciate nature.

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