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Literary and Sound Devices in Poetry — Quiz

Question 7 • Literature and Composition I

Read "Nothing Gold Can Stay." What does the hyperbole "Nothing gold can stay" emphasize?

Answer
A
how the preciousness of youth does not last
B
how wealth is necessary throughout a lifetime
C
how the value of security increases in middle age
D
how the cost of living increases each year

Explanation

The poem compares “gold” with things that are beautiful, fresh, and precious, such as youth and springtime. Saying that “nothing gold can stay” is an exaggeration that emphasizes how these precious qualities do not last forever. The best answer is A, how the preciousness of youth does not last.

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