Question 2 - Dust of Snow - First Flight - Poems (Literature) - English Class 10

Read the given extract and answer the questions

Extract:

Has given my heart

 A change of mood 

And saved some part

 Of a day I had rued.

(Dust of snow)

Question (i)

What literary devices does the poet use in this extract to convey its meaning?

Answer:

Answer as written by the student: 

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The poet uses literary devices such as contrast and imagery to convey its meaning.

Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

• In this extract from “Dust of Snow” by Robert Frost, the poet uses several literary devices to convey its meaning.
• One literary device used is contrast, such as between the speaker’s initial mood and their changed mood .
• Another literary device used is imagery, such as when describing how a crow shakes down on them the dust of snow from a hemlock tree..

Question (ii)

What is the significance of the phrase “a change of mood” in this extract?

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

 The phrase “a change of mood” represents the speaker’s shift from unhappiness to a more positive state of mind.

Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

• In this extract from “Dust of Snow” by Robert Frost, the phrase “a change of mood” has a significant meaning.
• This phrase represents the speaker’s shift from unhappiness to a more positive state of mind.
• The dust of snow falling on the speaker from a hemlock tree causes their heart to have a change of mood and saves some part of a day they had rued. This shows how small moments can have a big impact on someone’s mood and perspective.

Question (iii)

What does the speaker mean by "a day I had rued"?

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

 A day that the speaker regrets or feels unhappy about.

Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

•  When the speaker says "a day I had rued," they mean a day that they regret or feel unhappy about.

Question (iv)

How does this extract relate to the theme of the poem?

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

This extract relates to the theme of the poem by showing how small moments in nature can have a big impact on someone's mood and perspective.

Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

•  This extract relates to the theme of the poem by showing how small moments in nature.
•   Such as experiencing the dust of snow falling on one's body, can have a big impact on someone's mood and perspective.

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