Read the poem below and complete the instruction that follows.
“Autumn Gilt”
by Valerie Bloom
The late September sunshine
Lime green on the linden leaves
Burns bronze on the slated roof-tops,
Yellow on the farmer’s last sheaves.
It flares flame-like on the fire hydrant,
Is ebony on the blackbird’s wing,
Blue beryl on the face of the ocean,
Glints gold on the bride’s wedding ring.
A sparkling rainbow on the stained-glass window,
It’s a silver sheen on the kitchen sink,
The late September sunshine
Is a chameleon, I think.
Source: Bloom, Valerie. “Autumn Gilt.” Let Me Touch the Sky. New York: MacMillan Children’s Books, 2000. The Poetry Archive. Web. 7 June 2011.
Analyze the use of figurative and literal language, poetic techniques, and sound devices in this poem. Refer to specific lines in your answer.