Do you think that metaphysical conceits work

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Metaphysical poets have plenty of critics. Many people find the images of metaphysical poetry contrived. Do you agree? Samuel Johnson, an 18th century writer, described metaphysical conceits as "the discovery of occult [hidden] resemblances in things apparently unlike . . . the most heterogeneous [dissimilar] ideas are yoked by violence together."

Do you think that metaphysical conceits work-that is can you draw meaning from the connections they make between dissimilar things?

Support your answer with specific examples from the poems.

Your answer should be written in the form of a paragraph and should be at least five sentences long.

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