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John Donne's Poetry Worksheet
Concluding a study of metaphysical poetry? Challenge John Donne scholars with a learning exercise that asks them to identify the subject of several of his poems, to interpret lines, to find examples of metaphysical conceits, and to...
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Death Be Not Proud
Not dreadful, but mighty, this instructional activity for “Divine Sonnet X” (aka “Death Be Not Proud”) models for individuals how to recognize John Donne’s argument for why Death should not be proud and how to recognize the sonnet...
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The Computation Questions
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Computation," by John Donne.
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The Flea Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on Donne's poem "The Flea."
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Batter My Heart Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the "Batter My Heart," by John Donne.
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Death, Be Not Proud Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on Donne's "Death Be Not Proud."
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The Flea Theme of Sex
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Flea." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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The Flea Theme of Marriage
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Flea." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners Questions
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "At the round earth's imagined corners," (Holy Sonnet 7).
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Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night Questions
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night."