This literary device is used when Don compares his love to gold that can be beaten thin
Metaphor
The central themes of the poem
the nature true love, separation, and acceptance
Name one of John Donne's occupations
English Writer, Politician, Lawyer and Priest.
Which literary device/figure of speech is used in the line "Like gold to airy thinness beat."
Simile
What does the poet say has no affect on their love in stanza 3
An Earthquake.
What was the name of John Donne's wife?
Anne More Donne
The phrase "tear-floods, nor sigh-tempests" is an example of which literary device/figure of speech?
Hyperbole
In the poem, the writer suggests that the physical expressions of grief and mourning would be this, considering the nature of their love, refer to stanza 2
Profanation.
Which country was John Donne traveling to for his political mission?
France