George Herbert, "The Collar" - cacophony
John Donne, Sonnet 10 - paradox
John Donne, "The Sun Rising" - hyperbole
Andrew Marvell, "To His Coy Mistress" - carpe diem
John Donne, "The Flea" - synecdoche
Answer:
The meaning of this phrase is that this world is like a stage show, and all human beings are merely actors
Explanation:
The answer to your question is D, Crying Profusely!