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MCQs related to the literary term "conceit," :

What is a conceit in literature?
a) A figure of speech using exaggeration
b) An extended metaphor that draws a striking comparison between two dissimilar things
c) A type of irony often used in Shakespearean plays
d) A type of symbolism found in romantic poetry

Answer: b) An extended metaphor that draws a striking comparison between two dissimilar things

Which famous metaphysical poet is known for his extensive use of conceits in his poetry?
a) William Wordsworth
b) John Donne
c) Emily Dickinson
d) Robert Frost

Answer: b) John Donne

In John Donne's poem "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning," what conceit does he use to describe the connection between two lovers?
a) The lovers are compared to a pair of doves
b) The lovers are compared to a compass
c) The lovers are compared to a roaring storm
d) The lovers are compared to a field of flowers

Answer: b) The lovers are compared to a compass

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a conceit in literature?
a) It is a brief and straightforward metaphor
b) It often employs elaborate and extended comparisons
c) It challenges the reader to think deeply and make connections
d) It can be found in various forms of poetry and prose

Answer: a) It is a brief and straightforward metaphor

Who is known for using conceits in his "Holy Sonnets" and "Meditation" poems, which are marked by their intellectual and metaphysical themes?
a) William Shakespeare
b) John Keats
c) George Herbert
d) Andrew Marvell

Answer: b) John Keats

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