4.10 Fern Hill & Nothing Gold Assessment

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What is a simile?

Back

Comparing dissimilar things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What theme is explored in 'Fern Hill'?

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The loss of childhood happiness over time as one matures.

Front

What detail in 'Fern Hill' supports the theme of lost childhood happiness?

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The children follow Time 'out of grace'.

Front

What does the personification in 'Her hardest hue to hold' mean?

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Nature works very hard to create the first green plants every year.

Front

What is the main theme of the poem 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'?

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Beauty, youth, and innocence are fleeting.

Front

What color is frequently mentioned in 'Fern Hill'?

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Green.

Front

How does the imagery in 'Fern Hill' contribute to its themes?

Back

Imagery evokes nostalgia and the beauty of childhood.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'?

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Metaphor.

Front

What does the phrase 'gold' symbolize in 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'?

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It symbolizes beauty, youth, and precious moments.

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How does the structure of 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' enhance its message?

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The concise structure reflects the fleeting nature of beauty.