John Donne

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In what year was Donne born?

1572

1380

1631

1603

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Who was the reigning English monarch at this time?

Henry VIII

Elizabeth I

James II

Elizabeth II

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Donne was born into a devoutly religious family who faced strong persecution for their beliefs. Which religion was this?

Christianity

Judaism

Catholicism

Buddhism

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Major themes that Donne wrote about include:

Feminism, Christianity and War

Love, Death and Spirituality

Eroticism, Hedonism and Power

Innocence, Marriage and Divorce

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Donne became known as a_________________ poet

Victorian

Romantic

Metaphysical

Illiterate

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A major component of metaphysical poetry is:

Use of extended, often unusual, metaphors

Use of cliches and dark imagery

A strong focus on the fantasy realm

A strong focus on daily life

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Religion had a strong impact on Donne's life with him eventually becoming a:

Jehovah's Witness

Atheist

Pope

Clergyman

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Donne's poetry was often:

Ironic and satirical

Unpopular and indecent

Crude and farcical

Filled with black humour

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Reflecting on the time period in which he was writing, do you think Donne's poetry would have been widely popular?

yes, because he wrote on universal themes

no, because he often wrote on confronting issues and ideas and was not very widely read or accessible

no, because he didn't have much money to promote his work

yes, because he used humour to connect with his audience and people in this time loved comedy and black humour

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1 point

When Donne died in 1631 he was not yet known as a 'metaphysical poet'.

True

False

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