Question

1. The dust of snow From a

hemlock tree

Has given my heart

A change of mood

a) Name the speaker who says ‘my’.

b) Explain the fourth line.

c) What is significant about the tree mentioned in the poem?

d) What fell on the poet? How?




2. I hold with those who favour

fire But if it had to perish

twice.

I think I know enough of hate

To say that for destruction ice

a) Whom does the author favour?

b) How will ‘ice’ destruct?

c) What is ‘it’ in this poem?

d) ‘I know enough of hate’ - explain.​

Answer 1

Answer: The 'dust of snow' means the fine particles or flakes of snow. The sudden shower in the form of the dust of snow changed the poet's mood. The poet's mood changed from sad to happy.