Conceit
What Conceit means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
An extended metaphor, here the landlord and tenant, used to represent the relationship between God and humanity.
A startling image, such as the flea, used to construct a seductive argument in a metaphysical poem.
Topics that use Conceit
- Component 3: Poetry – Section B: Specified Poetry Pre- or Post-1900 – Pre-1900 – Metaphysical Poetry – Metaphysical Poetry, editor Colin Burrow (Penguin, 2006) (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Alchemy and Science
- Awakening and Enlightenment
- Christian faith and resurrection
- Coterie and community
- Cynicism and Scepticism
- Death and Mourning
- Death and the supernatural
- Divine beauty
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