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crimeas [40]
3 years ago
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Which of these descriptions best defines the term "metaphysical conceit"?

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Alex17521 [72]3 years ago
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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. 
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