Question

John Donne created which literary technique?

Answer 1

The correct answer is: D) Metaphysical conceit

This is related with the Metaphysical Poets founded by John Donne in the 17th century. This group of poets are known for their ability to "startle the reader and coex new perspective" this was achieved by the use of paradoxical images, subtle argument, inventive sybtax, and imagery from art, philosophy, and religion. They used an extended metaphor named conceit.

The mataphysical conceit usualy sets an analogy between one entity's spiritual qualities and an object in the physical world.

Answer 2

D) metaphysical conceit