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The term "learnedness" in metaphysical poetry refers to:

APoems that express profound personal emotions and feelings.

BPoems filled with scholarship and intellectual depth

CPoems primarily designed to convey moral or religious instruction.

DPoems that showcase a mastery of complex poetic structures and traditional meters.

Answer:

B. Poems filled with scholarship and intellectual depth

Read Explanation:

  • Metaphysical poets were highly educated and well-read.

  • Their poetry is laden with references to philosophy, science, and theology.

  • They aimed to be novel and original in thought and imagery.


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