Which quality does NOT describe Donne's style?
Smoothness
Abruptness
Paradox
Irony
Answer
The answer is smoothness. Donne's style is characterized by its roughness, complexity and intellectualism. His poetry is often marked by abrupt shifts in tone and rhythm, and his language is often dense and allusive. He also makes frequent use of paradox, irony, and other rhetorical devices. These features give Donne's poetry a distinctive and challenging quality that can be both rewarding and frustrating for readers.
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