Title: Unveiling the Layers: Exploring the Depth of Robert Frost's "Nothing Gold Can Stay" (Note: The actual response text to this title would delve into the structure, meaning, rhyme scheme, and edu

Sure, I can help you with that. Let's break down each question step by step: **3.1.1 Explain the deviation/s from the standard structure.** (2) The poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" has some deviations from a "standard structure" one might expect in poetry, such as: 1. **Line Length and Meter:** The poem is very concise, consisting of only eight lines. Each line is written in iambic trimeter, which is three metrical feet per line. This is shorter compared to the more common iambic pentameter found in many English poems. 2. **Economy of Words:** Frost uses an economic approach to language, with simple and short phrases. This simplicity and brevity deviate from the more elaborate and lengthy structure of traditional poetry. **3.1.2 What do you think is the intended meaning of this title?** (2) The title "Nothing Gold Can Stay" suggests the idea that all things beautiful and valuable are temporary. "Gold" symbolizes something precious, beautiful, and pure. The title indicates the transient nature of these beautiful or ideal moments in life which are ephemeral and inevitably come to an end. **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.* (4) A rhyme scheme is the pattern of sounds that repeats at the end of a line or stanza in poetry. It describes the order in which particular lines rhyme. The rhyme scheme of a stanza is usually denoted using letters of the alphabet, with each line's end sound assigned a letter, and lines with the same end sound sharing the same letter. In "Nothing Gold Can Stay," the rhyme scheme follows an AABB pattern. Examples of rhyming pairs from the poem: - Gold (A) and Hold (A) - Flower (B) and Hour (B) **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.** (3) Yes, the poem can be considered appropriate for the intermediate phase in the South African schooling system for the following reasons: 1. **Simple Language:** The language used in the poem is simple and straightforward, making it accessible to younger students. 2. **Universal Theme:** The theme of the transient nature of beauty and the inevitability of change is a universal concept that students can understand and relate to. 3. **Rhyme and Structure:** The clear rhyme scheme and short structure provide a good introduction to poetry, allowing students to learn about poetic form and meter without being overwhelmed. However, teachers should provide guidance in discussing the deeper meanings and the metaphorical references to ensure that students grasp the nuances of the poem.