2.8 Rhyme Scheme and Rhythm in a Sonnet by William Shakespeare
Question 8 • GA-Literature and Composition I
Read the line from “Sonnet 18” by William Shakespeare.But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Answer
A
This hot summer will last forever.
B
You are eternal and will never die.
C
Your youthful beauty will not disappear.
D
My love for this season will go on and on.
Explanation
“Eternal summer” is a metaphor for the person’s youthful beauty and vitality. Shakespeare says it will not fade, meaning that beauty will not disappear.
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