Question

Which phrase from the poem elicits images of aging?

A) Bamboo horse (line 3)
B) Bright cheeks (line 26)
C) Lofty far-off sky (Line 18)
D) Yellowing butterflies (line 23)

Answer 1

D) Yellowing Butterflies (line 23)

Explanation:

The "yellowing" of the butterflies makes it seem as if the butterflies are getting older, or that they're aging.