UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2023 (Model questions) Question 24

Question 24

Poetry: General

The term 'metaphysical conceit' refers to preponderance of ________ in poetry.

  1. A.Mysticism
  2. B.Antithesis
  3. C.Contradiction
  4. D.Metaphors
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Answer: D (Metaphors)

Explanation

A metaphysical conceit is an extended, surprising metaphor.