Question

Which of these statements is generally true about metaphysical poetry? A. It illustrates the ideal of platonic love. B. It is steeped in scientific imagery. C. It uses deeply religious content. D. It was composed to express social criticism.

Answer 1

( A ) It illustrates the ideal of platonic love.

Metaphysical poets such as John Donne and Andrew Marvell, among others, made use of metaphysical conceits to explore the relationship between lovers.

Answer 2

Metaphysical poetry belongs to the 17th century and it dealt with strong feelings. These were mainly related to understanding reality. The following item is generally true about Metaphysical poetry:

C. It uses deeply religious content. The poets question the existence of God since metaphysics means comprehensing relaity beyond scientific and rational reality.

These items are not generally true about metaphysical poetry :

A. It illustrates the ideal of platonic love. Metaphysical poetry criticises the ideal of platonic love.

B. It is steeped in scientific imagery. Although Metaphyiscal poetry was sometimes related to science, it was not full of scientific imaginary. It was full of abstract ideas.

D. It was composed to express social criticism. Its objective was to comprehend reality beyond reason and science.