Question

the fog comes on little cat feet. it sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. by carl sandburg life is but a toy that swings on a bright gold chain ticking for a little while to amuse a fascinated infant, until the keeper, a very old man, becomes tired of the game and lets the watch run down. by naomi long madgett choose the statement that best compares the meaning of these poems. 1. people are like infants amused by toys. 2. life is short, so live while you can. 3. time is only a shiny distraction. 4. things of this world are fleeting.

Explanation:

Both poems emphasize transience: "Fog" depicts fog as arriving, lingering, then moving on; "Life" portrays life as a temporary toy that ends when the "keeper" tires. This shared theme aligns with the idea of worldly things being fleeting.

Answer:

1. Things of this world are fleeting.