Question 19 - Reading and Writing Practice Test for the SAT Exam

In Ode on a Grecian Urn, John Keats uses the timeless beauty of an ancient urn to discuss themes of permanence versus the transitory nature of human life. Throughout the poem, Keats contrasts the unchanging artistic depictions with the fleeting experiences of those depicted, emphasizing the idea that art can capture and preserve moments eternally.

Which quotation from the poem best illustrates the theme of art’s ability to immortalize moments?

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