The description that best defines the term <em>metaphysical conceit </em>would be unusual comparisons to describe commonplace things.
For example, John Donne wrote a poem called <em>The Flea </em>in which he is talking about a mere insect on the surface level, whereas in fact he is using metaphysical conceit to talk about a romantic intercourse through the metaphor of a flee.
I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the last option. Some literary critics have compared Rukmani to the Hindu deity SIta. Rukmini<span> is the principal wife and queen of the God </span>Krishna<span>, the king of </span>Dwaraka<span>. Krishna heroically kidnapped her and eloped with her to prevent an unwanted marriage at her request.</span>
Answer:
Christian friar Sebastiao Manrique
Explanation:
The Christian friar Sebastiao Manrique used the term 'Hindu' in religious context in 1649. In the 18th century, the European merchants and colonists began to refer to the followers of Indian religions collectively as Hindus, in contrast to Mohamedans for Mughals and Arabs following Islam.