Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 7 AIL 0615 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Conceit, as the Anchor Defines It
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The idea
The glossary defines a conceit as a metaphor that is unusually ingenious or elaborate, and names it a common feature of the metaphysical poets such as John Donne. Unit three met the word in its other sense, meaning a thought. Here it names the device, and both senses remain examinable.
In practice
An ingenious, elaborate metaphor.
Where people slip
Unit three met the other sense.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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