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What is the central theme of the poem "A Thing of Beauty"?

easy MCQ 2 marks Class 12 · English · A Thing of Beauty
  1. The everlasting permanence of beauty
  2. The fleeting nature of beauty and its connection to human emotions
  3. The celebration of nature’s physical form
  4. The importance of aesthetic values in society
Answer
The fleeting nature of beauty and its connection to human emotions.

The correct answer is The fleeting nature of beauty and its connection to human emotions. — Select the theme that reflects this link.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Read the poem carefully.
  2. Notice repeated ideas about beauty passing or changing.
  3. Recognise that the poet links beauty with feelings that are temporary.
  4. Select the theme that reflects this link.
Common mistake: Choosing a literal appreciation of beauty instead of its transient quality

Concept tested: Theme identification

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