English Literature GCSE
Metaphysical Conceit
What Metaphysical Conceit means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Metaphysical Conceit
An extended, elaborate comparison between two seemingly very different things. The comparison of death to sleep is the central conceit of this poem.
Topics that use Metaphysical Conceit
- Death Be Not Proud (OCR GCSE)
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