Given below are two statements: Assertion A: In John Donne's 'Holy Sonnet 14' ('Batter my heart, three-person'd God'), the speaker uses violent imagery, stating he can only be chaste if God ravishes him. Reason R: The speaker believes that gentle methods such as knocking, breathing, and shining were completely sufficient to mending his sinful soul. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer:

Question

English Language · English Literature

Verified Solution4 OptionsUpdated: October 2026👁️1 View

Share:

Correct answer

A is correct but R is not correct

Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.

👥

Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!

Online Test Series

Practice full-length mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.

Chapter Practice

Want more practice questions on English Literature?

Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.

Recommended practice questions in English Language · English Literature

Which of the following territories was annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the pretext of misgovernance, and not directly through the Doctrine of Lapse?

What was the primary stated reason for the Partition of Bengal in 1905 by Lord Curzon?

Answer 1

A is not correct but R is correct

Answer 2

A is correct but R is not correct

Answer 3

Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Answer 4

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Related Practice Questions