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To His Coy Mistress

To His Coy Mistress. Carpe Diem/Metaphysical Poetry. Characteristics. Startling comparisons or contrasts of a metaphysical (spiritual, transcendent, abstract) quality to a concrete (physical, tangible, sensible) object. . Characteristics.

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To His Coy Mistress

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  1. To His Coy Mistress Carpe Diem/Metaphysical Poetry

  2. Characteristics • Startling comparisons or contrasts of a metaphysical (spiritual, transcendent, abstract) quality to a concrete (physical, tangible, sensible) object.

  3. Characteristics • Mockery of idealized romantic poetry through crude or shocking imagery.

  4. Characteristics • Gross exaggeration (hyperbole)

  5. Characteristics • Expression of personal, private feelings

  6. Characteristics • Presentation of a logical argument, or syllogism.

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