Title: Unraveling the Intricacies of Robert Frost's "Nothing Gold Can Stay"

**3.1 Sentence structure can affect comprehension. Read the title “Nothing gold can stay" and answer the following questions.** **3.1.1 Explain the deviation/s from the standard structure.** The title "Nothing gold can stay" deviates from the standard English sentence structure in a couple of ways: 1. **Word Order:** In standard English, the word order of affirmative sentences usually follows the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) pattern, e.g., "No golden thing can stay." The title, however, uses an unconventional word order. 2. **Phrase Usage:** The title uses "gold" as a metaphor rather than its literal meaning, which can cause confusion. The phrase "Nothing gold" implies "Nothing that is gold" or "Nothing precious or beautiful," but this is not immediately clear in a literal reading. **3.1.2 What do you think is the intended meaning of this title?** The intended meaning of the title "Nothing gold can stay" is likely metaphorical, suggesting that beautiful or precious things are fleeting and cannot last forever. This aligns with the themes of temporality and transience seen in the poem. **3.2 Show your understanding of rhyme scheme by explaining what a rhyme scheme is. Quote TWO pairs of words from the text that rhyme.** A rhyme scheme is the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines of a poem. It is usually referred to by using letters to denote which lines rhyme, with each different sound representing a corresponding letter. In "Nothing gold can stay," the rhyme scheme is AABBCCDD. Here are two pairs of rhyming words from the text: 1. "Gold" and "Hold" 2. "Flower" and "Hour" **3.3 Do you think the poem (Text C) is appropriate for the intermediate phase in the South African schooling system? Give reasons to support your answer based on the poem.** Yes, the poem could be appropriate for the intermediate phase in the South African schooling system for several reasons: 1. **Simplicity and Length:** The poem is short and uses relatively simple language, making it accessible to intermediate phase students. 2. **Educational Themes:** The poem introduces important themes such as the impermanence of beauty and change, which can lead to meaningful discussions and learning experiences. 3. **Literary Devices:** The use of metaphors and rhymes can be a good introduction to these literary devices, offering an opportunity for students to learn how such devices enhance poetry. Overall, while the deeper meanings might require some guidance from the teacher, the poem's structure and themes provide valuable opportunities for learning and discussion.