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The poem 'Dust of Snow' by Robert Frost describes how a crow shaking snow from a hemlock tree positively impacts the speaker's mood, transforming a previously regrettable day. The speaker reflects on the change in heart brought about by this simple interaction with nature. The accompanying comprehension questions explore themes, mood changes, and vocabulary from the poem.

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Dust of Snow Passage

The poem 'Dust of Snow' by Robert Frost describes how a crow shaking snow from a hemlock tree positively impacts the speaker's mood, transforming a previously regrettable day. The speaker reflects on the change in heart brought about by this simple interaction with nature. The accompanying comprehension questions explore themes, mood changes, and vocabulary from the poem.

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Dust of Snow

Dust of Snow
by Robert Frost

crow on tree in snow


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The way a crow


Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree 5

Has given my heart


A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.

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Dust of Snow - Comprehension Questions

Name: ___________________________________ Date: _______________


1. What does a crow shake down on the speaker?

A. a day of rue
B. a dust of snow
C. a hemlock tree
D. a bad mood

2. How many syllables are there in each line of this poem?

A. 6-9
B. 3-4
C. 4-6
D. 1-2

3. Reread the second stanza of the poem:

Has given my heart

A change of mood

And saved some part

Of a day I had rued.

What can you conclude about the change in the speaker's mood?

A. The speaker's mood has gotten better.


B. The speaker's mood has gotten worse.
C. The speaker's mood has stayed the same.
D. The speaker's mood has changed from angry to scared.

4. Where, most likely, is the speaker of the poem?

A. in England
B. at school
C. in bed
D. outdoors

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Dust of Snow - Comprehension Questions

5. What is the theme of this poem?

A. Pets can bring joy to people who feel lonely.


B. Winter is a time of year that makes people feel sad.
C. Staying outdoors too long in the cold can be unhealthy.
D. Being out in nature can make a person feel better.

6. Reread the second stanza of the poem:

Has given my heart

A change of mood

And saved some part

Of a day I had rued.

What does the word "saved" mean here?

A. protected from danger


B. preserved for later use
C. stored on an electronic device
D. made worthwhile

7. What is the subject of the phrase "had rued" (line 8)?

A. "saved" (line 7)
B. "some part" (line 7)
C. "a day" (line 8)
D. "I" (line 8)

8. What does a crow shaking down snow from a hemlock tree give the speaker's heart?

9. What does the word "rued" mean? Support your answer with evidence from the
poem.

10. What can you conclude about the speaker's character, or personality? Support your
answer with evidence from the poem.

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