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What is the poet's primary emotional shift in 'Dust of Snow'?
What is the poet's primary emotional shift in 'Dust of Snow'?
- From indifference to appreciation of nature's beauty.
- From despair to hope, triggered by the unexpected snow dust. (correct)
- From anger to calm, realizing the crow's harmlessness.
- From joy to sorrow due to the crow's presence.
How does the poet utilize symbolism to convey deeper meaning in 'Dust of Snow'?
How does the poet utilize symbolism to convey deeper meaning in 'Dust of Snow'?
- By using the crow to symbolize wisdom and the hemlock to represent resilience.
- By employing the dust of snow to represent purity and the crow to evoke a sense of foreboding.
- By depicting the crow as a messenger of change and the hemlock as a symbol of enduring strength.
- By contrasting the hemlock tree as a symbol of death with the snow as a sign of rebirth. (correct)
Which poetic device is MOST effective in creating a vivid sensory experience in 'Dust of Snow'?
Which poetic device is MOST effective in creating a vivid sensory experience in 'Dust of Snow'?
- Symbolism, by using natural elements to represent abstract ideas.
- Alliteration, through the repetition of consonant sounds.
- Imagery, through descriptive language that appeals to the senses. (correct)
- Enjambment, to create a flowing rhythm that mimics the falling snow.
What theme is explored through the crow shaking snow off the hemlock tree?
What theme is explored through the crow shaking snow off the hemlock tree?
How does the structure of 'Dust of Snow' contribute to its overall meaning?
How does the structure of 'Dust of Snow' contribute to its overall meaning?
Flashcards
Hemlock Tree
Hemlock Tree
A poisonous tree, often associated with negativity and sorrow.
Crow (in the poem)
Crow (in the poem)
Often seen as a bad omen, but in this poem, brings a positive change.
Theme
Theme
The central idea or message of a literary work.
Imagery
Imagery
Visually descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
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Enjambment
Enjambment
The continuation of a sentence or clause over a line break.
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- A crow perched on a hemlock tree causes snow particles to fall on the poet.
- Hemlock trees are poisonous and represent negativity.
- Crows commonly symbolize bad omens, yet in this context, the crow initiates a positive shift.
- The snowfall uplifts the poet's spirits.
- The poet's perspective shifts, improving his otherwise gloomy day.
- Seemingly insignificant natural events, such as falling snow, hold the potential to greatly influence our feelings.
- Elements often perceived as negative can lead to unanticipated joy.
Poetic Devices
- Imagery: "Dust of snow from a hemlock tree" vividly illustrates the scene.
- Symbolism: Crows stand for misfortune, hemlock trees signify death and sorrow, and snow embodies purity and change.
- Alliteration: "Has given my heart" uses the repetition of the 'h' sound.
- Enjambment: Lines flow into the next without terminal punctuation.
Themes
- Nature possesses the ability to mend emotional wounds.
- Small moments can contain unexpected positivity.
- A shift in viewpoint can transform sadness into joy.
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