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Tone Flea John Donne Structure Considered Basic Simplistic

Front Tone of the flea?
(John Donne The Flea)
Back The structure can be considered as basic and simplistic, creating a sing-song effect, diminishing menace and threat. This element is accentuated by the rhythm being largely monosyllabic. Or is it condescending?

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