John Donne's "The Flea" is a typical example of ____________
A. Metaphysical poem B. Romantic poem C. ode D. idyll
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
John Donne's "The Flea" is a typical example of metaphysical poem. A metaphysical poem compares one phenomenon or concept to another. One leading metaphysical poet is John Donne and examples of metaphysical poetry include "The Flea" and "The Good Morrow" by John Donne. John Donne also wrote "The Sun Rising and "Valediction: Forbidden Mourning" which are melaphysical poems. Another example of metaphysical poem is Andrew Marvel's "To His Coy Mistress".
