What is the concelt in "There is a Garden in her Face"?

NOTE: A conceit is a literary device that compares two dissimilar things.

The women's eyes are compared to an angel's because they are heavenly, sweet, and innocent. (line 13)

The women's lips are compared to cherries because she will not allow anyone to kiss them until she cries "Cherry-Ripe." (line 6)

The women's face is compared to lilies and roses in a garden because of her white skin and red cheeks. (line 2)

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Braelyn Leblanc

10 January, 10:09

What is the concelt in "There is a Garden in her Face"?

NOTE: A conceit is a literary device that compares two dissimilar things.

The women's eyes are compared to an angel's because they are heavenly, sweet, and innocent. (line 13)

The women's lips are compared to cherries because she will not allow anyone to kiss them until she cries "Cherry-Ripe." (line 6)

The women's face is compared to lilies and roses in a garden because of her white skin and red cheeks. (line 2)

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Graves · Answer 1

The women's eyes are compared to an angel's

The above is the conceit

Zachary Hebert · Answer 2

The women's face is compared to lilies and roses in a garden because of her white skin and red cheeks. (line 2)

Explanation:

This is the best example of conceit in the poem. A conceit is an elaborate comparison made between two dissimilar things. Conceits usually employ metaphors, similes, hyperboles or contradictions. A conceit is generally elaborate and unexpected. Conceits are particularly prevalent in the poetry of John Donne.