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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2021 (Model questions) Question 16

Question 16

Non-African Poetry

John Donne's "The Flea" is a typical example of

  1. A.Metaphysical poem
  2. B.Romantic poem
  3. C.ode
  4. D.idyll.
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Answer: A (Metaphysical poem)

Explanation

'The Flea' builds a witty argument on a far-fetched conceit, typical of metaphysical poetry.