Theme Flashback #2

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

Back

Wonderful and beautiful things only last a short while.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

Back

The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What does the phrase 'Nature's first green is gold' suggest?

Back

It suggests that the initial beauty of nature is precious and fleeting.

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Explain the significance of the line 'So Eden sank to grief.'

Back

It symbolizes the loss of innocence and the inevitability of change.

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What literary device is used in 'Her early leaf's a flower'?

Back

Metaphor, comparing the leaf to a flower to highlight its beauty.

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What does 'Nothing gold can stay' imply about life?

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It implies that all beautiful and valuable moments are temporary.

Front

Identify an example of imagery in the poem.

Back

The description of nature's colors and changes evokes visual imagery.

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What is the tone of the poem?

Back

Reflective and melancholic, acknowledging the transient nature of beauty.

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How does the poem relate to the concept of time?

Back

It emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and experiences.

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What is a common theme in poetry about nature?

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The relationship between humanity and the natural world.