Poem Analysis: 'Dust of Snow' by Robert Frost
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What is the primary action that takes place in the poem?

  • Dust is shaken from a hemlock tree (correct)
  • A crow is being described
  • A person's mood is changing
  • A day is being relived

    • What is the effect of the dust on the speaker?

  • It causes the speaker to rue the day
  • It makes the speaker focus on the hemlock tree
  • It makes the speaker contemplate the crow
  • It gives the speaker a change of mood (correct)

    • What is the significance of the hemlock tree?

  • It is a symbol of death
  • It is a symbol of nature's power (correct)
  • It is a symbol of hope
  • It is simply a tree where the crow is sitting

    • What is the emotional tone of the poem?

    <p>Redemptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speaker's emotional state before the crow's action?

    <p>Rueful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could the crow's action be seen to symbolize in the context of the poem?

    <p>A disturbance or awakening that prompts a change in perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the poem explore the relationship between nature and human emotions?

    <p>Through the transformation of the speaker's mood in response to a natural event, highlighting the interconnectedness of human emotions and the natural world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the hemlock tree play in the poem beyond its literal significance?

    <p>It serves as a symbol of fragility and impermanence, highlighting the fleeting nature of human emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the poem's use of juxtaposition contribute to its themes?

    <p>By contrasting the speaker's initial 'rued' day with the transformative power of the natural event, highlighting the capacity for change and redemption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the speaker's emotional state after the crow's action?

    <p>The speaker has undergone a profound shift, replacing their initial negativity with a newfound sense of hope and redemption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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