Question

[9/26, 9:44 AM] Ritu: Q.5. Reference to context : (4*1=4)

1. The way a crow

Shook down on me

The dust of snow

From a hemlock tree

(a). What does the hemlock tree signify?

(b). How has the dust of snow affected the poet?

Or
[9/26, 9:44 AM] Ritu: But if it had to perish twice

I think I know enough of hate

To say that for destruction ice

Is also great

And would suffice.

(a). What does ice stand for?

(b). What would be the cause of destruction?

(c). Find out the synonym of ‘Die’ and ‘be sufficient’ from the above passage.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

took it in other way. He was depressed and sorrowful but the moment the crow shook the hemlock tree and dust of snow fell on him, he felt unburdened and relieved. ... A 'Dust of Snow” means the fine particles of snow. This 'Dust of Snow” changed the poet's mood.