Coy Mistress

“Coy Mistress’” arguments1. Summarize the speaker’s argument:2. Is the argument valid? Why?3. How would you refute it?4. Many consider this poem to be a satire; what is it satirizing?5. Marvell uses a literary technique called “hyperbole” – (a form of exaggeration); give two examples:6. Why does Marvell use hyperbole?7. What conclusion does Marvell draw?8. What support(s)/evidence does he give?9. How does his commentary use the support to argue for the conclusion?10. Write a counter-point (poetry or prose) from the woman’s point of view.Works Cited This is a build-up to the essays.