Which of the following best describes the function of "time in the poem

A. the speaker declares that beloveds loveliness will live on forever through his poetry, unlike the short-lived summer season.

B. the speaker laments the fleeting nature of summer, as it is his favorite season and he wishes it warmth and brightness could last longer.

C. the speaker admits that although his beloveds beauty will fade With time, his love will not fade.

D. the speaker explains that he loved his beloved more than he adores the summer because his beloved can love him

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Hebert

5 August, 02:56

Which of the following best describes the function of "time in the poem

A. the speaker declares that beloveds loveliness will live on forever through his poetry, unlike the short-lived summer season.

B. the speaker laments the fleeting nature of summer, as it is his favorite season and he wishes it warmth and brightness could last longer.

C. the speaker admits that although his beloveds beauty will fade With time, his love will not fade.

D. the speaker explains that he loved his beloved more than he adores the summer because his beloved can love him

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Jordyn Odom · Answer 1

The correct answer is "C".

The author of the poem mentions time as a force that can change the current state of things, making his current feelings towards his beloved change in the future. However, although he recognizes the existence of this force, he is confident his current feelings will remain the same and not be subject to changes with time.

Finnegan Stevenson · Answer 2

The answer is A) The speaker declares that beloveds loveliness will live on forever through his poetry, unlike the short-lived summer season.