10 important questions of poem dust of snow class 10
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Of the many symbols the hemlock tree represents, choose the one that Frost drew upon in all likelihood, for this poem.
Symbol of
a) longevity.
b) togetherness.
c) healing.
d) protection.
Ans - c) healing.
2. Choose the option that lists the possible feelings of the poet prior to the experience shared in the poem.
1) reassured
2) disappointed
3) curious
4) demotivated
5) thankful
6) disheartened
7) impulsive
a) 1, 3 &7
b) 2, 4 & 6
c) 5 & 7
d) 1 & 3
Ans - b) 2, 4 & 6
3. Identify the option that DOES NOT use the word ‘rue’ correctly.
a) The film was a disaster, and he rued his decision to act in it.
b) I am sure she rued the day she listened to a fortune-teller.
c) It wasn’t long before I rued my disobedience and my deceit.
d) Others finally rue the one who is dishonest and heartless.
Ans - d) Others finally rue the one who is dishonest and heartless.
4. Synecdoche is a poetic device that uses a part to represent the whole. E.g. That’s a great set of wheels! (Set of wheels has been used for car.)
Pick an example of synecdoche from the poem.
a) Has given my heart / A change of mood
b) The way a crow/ Shook down on me
c) The dust of snow / From a hemlock tree
d) And saved some part / Of a day I had rued
Ans - a) Has given my heart / A change of mood
5. Choose the option showing the reason NOT corresponding with “… a crow / Shook down on me / The dust of snow”.
a) The crow’s landing on the branch of the tree.
b) The shivering of the crow, due to the cold.
c) The readjustment of position of the crow on the branch.
d) The cawing of the crow hidden in the foliage.
Ans - d) The cawing of the crow hidden in the foliage.
Rationalise what you think the poet was probably doing when the dust of snow fell on him?
Ans. - The poet was out on the cold snowy day when the dust of snow fell on him. As he was feeling sad, perhaps he had gone out for a stroll to change his mind.
2. What does the presence of a hemlock tree tell you about the setting of the poem?
Ans. - The hemlock tree is a poisonous tree that is considered to be a bad omen. It indicates that the poet was in a bad mood.
3. The dusting of snow on account of the crow helped make the poet’s day better. How do you think the crow’s droppings might have impacted the poet?
Ans. - The crow’s droppings would spoil the poet’s clothes and hair. It would give a foul smell also. He would have to clean himself. This would worsen his mood.