ran an Summary ‘Dust of Snow’ is a simple and short poem by Robert Frost, The poem describes the role and importance of small things in changing a person's attitude. The poem also explains the deep meaning of how hard times in life eventually leads a person to better times. The poem begins with the poet remembering a small incident that changed his mood. Once, when the poet was very depressed and sad, he was standing under the Be: We een Board Questions poveee tana (marta) 1. “The dust of snow From a hemlock tree” The dust of snow has made the poet (2) appreciative of nature. (0) thoughtful (©) happy. (a) cold. (Term |, 2021-22) (Ev) (mark) 4. Inthe poem Dust of Snow, which negative symbols have been used to create a positive effect? {a) hemlock tree; crow (b) crow; snow {c) snow; hemlock tree (@) crow; dust (Term |,2021-22)(V)} BN Previo rae 1. (c) happy. > In one's course of life, every human feels various us Year: Dust of Snow NS a ae Te LES SE -Robert Frosy in his thoughts. Suddenly a crow, thy it and the particles of it ‘hat tree, shook it and the i torte re felt on poet. Just as the fine and cold sno, fell on poet, it changed his mood from 2 state of sorrow totter happiness. He fet calm and refreshed. This sma incident helped him enjoy the remaining day. The poe vies happy because the small incident filed him with happiness and positivit from being wasted and full of regret. hemlock tree, lost it ity and saved the rest of his day rm 2. It is our attitude towards a situation that makes it yarks) positive or negative. Do you agree with it ? Express your views with reference to the poem ‘Dust of Snow. (2024/8 BENIN rats) 2 Imagine Robert Frost from A Dust of Snow met aa Lencho from A Letter to God and discussed tt . fous ways nature can influence a person’s mood. reate this conversation in not more th: yan 120 words Toumay begin this way: oa cho : AS a farmer, my livelihood depends on natu and sometimes nature can be cruel, (2023-24)AP emotions. Feeling diferent. A persons aapust ‘of Snow falling of the fine flakes of snow on him br change his mood. He realises that all is been rather a bad day so far. But no mor part of the day has been redeemed. Everything undergoes changes, oreven happiness is permanent. ings a sudden Not lost. It has re now. Now a No mood, no sad fee! ing can make huge differences. Nature has all the human problems, one just needs to see them, oo 1 (a) hemlock tree; crow answers to (1) 2. Lencho : As a farmer, my livelihood depends on nature and sometimes nature can be cruel. Once, | was looking forward to the rain. In fact, | was hoping for crops, and when it did start to rain, | was so sat even went outside in the rain to feel the rain on my skin and breathe in the sweet air. But the weather very quickly changed and the rain turned into a hailstorm and all of my Crops were destroyed. Robert Frost : I’m so sorry that happened to you. Nature 209 can definitely be cruel, but I've noticed that it can also be full of hope. | was once having a bad day when a single flake of snow fell on me. It was so small and beautiful that it completely lifted my mood. | think the way nature influences our mood depends on a variety of factors. | felt hope because | saw the beauty in a single snowflake. But had | seen a hailstorm that destroyed a farm, I'm sure | would have been hopeless too. Lencho : It’s interesting you say that you found hope in nature. For me, | found hope and faith in God. And you're right, there are definitely a lot of factors that contribute to how nature can influence our mood. Once the hailstorm was over my entire field was covered in a sheet of white. Anyone else seeing that may have felt it was beautiful and the view may have lifted their spirits. But since that sheet of white meant that all my hard work had gone to waste and my family would go hungry, to me, it only represented sorrow. Robert Frost : Yes, we may not know whether nature can influence someone's mood in a good way or a bad way, but what we do know is that nature is powerful and capable of affecting our moods and feelings. (6)Multiple Choice Questions (1mark) The poem ‘Dust of Snow is written by (2) _Lestie Norris (b)_ John Berrijman () Robin Klein (d)_ Robert Frost 2. What did the crow do to the hemlock tree? (a) Shook the hemlock tree (b) Cut down the hemlock tree (c) Saton the tree (d)_ None of these 3. ‘Has given my heart A change of mood: Who is the speaker of these lines? (a) The crow (b) The poet () The snow {d) Noone 4, The word ‘shook’ means__, (2) move with force (b)_remain inactive (©) blow gently (@)_ stop moving 5. "The way a crow Shook down on me’ Who is ‘me’ in the given extract? (a) Poet (b) Snow (c) Crow (d) Tree SA Il Type Questions (3marks) 6. How has the poet observed nature in the poem ‘Dust of Snow’? Self Assessment 7. Where was the poet and what happened to hing 8. What does the poet want to convey through poem? : GALI Type Questions (mary Read the given extracts and answer the question follow: 9. Thewaya crow shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree (a) What did the crow do to the hemlock tree (6) What was there on the tree? (Where was the poet? (d) Write the rhyming scheme. 410. Has given my heart ‘A change of mood and saved some part (Of a day | had rued (a) What gave the poet ‘a change of mood? =| (&) What were the poet's thoughts for that day? | (o How was some part of the day saved forthe poet? | (4) Write the rhyming words. EES (a) Robert Frost (2) Shook the hemlock tree (b) The poet (a) move with force (a) Poet 6. The poet comes across as a nature lover. The hemlock tree is a poisonous tree and the crow is also related to bad omens. But, the poet presents them very aesthetically and bringing positivity. Both bring cheer and happiness to him in his rather gloomy mood. Through his poem, the poet Robert Frost wants to convey a very, important message that everything around us, especially, nature, is beautiful and worth admiring. 7. The poet was standing under a hemlock tree. He was ina sad and depressed mood. It was the time of winter. It had been snowing, Just then, a crow came and shook the dust of snow on the poet. As soon as the dust of snow fell on the poet, his sad mood underwent a change and he became cheerful. waone 8. The poet, Robert Frost wants to convey a vey | significant message through the poem. He wants people to have faith and stay positive. Everything undergoes changes, no mood, no sad feeling or even happiness is ermanent, We just have to see and find goodness it small things as they can make huge differences. Nature has all the answers to human problems, one just needs'® see them. | %. (a) The crow shook the hemlock tree. | (6) There was dust of snow on the tree. (c) The poet was under the hemlock tree. (a) abab 10. (a) The falling snow dust changed the poet's mood (0) He initially felt sad about the day but the dust snow changed his mood, (€)_ He stopped ruing the day and his mood changed. (2) heart - part mood ~ rued Qa2 poem by Robert Frost. In the poem, the poet talks about how both fire and ice can bring an’ end tothe world. The poet explains how fire represents desire and ice represents indifference, and excess of either can destroy a relationship and be enough to bring an end to this world. The poet begins the poem by analysing the two probable causes for the end of the world. He considers the age. old point where some say that the world will end in fire and others say that the world will end in ice, Both the points are completely contradictory to each other, But - ~ E Cea ree s19 tee Celt MEM mary tet pea 3 ‘1. Which word from the Poem, Fire and Ice will complete the following? Cruelty : (@) Ice (c) Desire (d) Destruction (Term |, 2021-22)(W)} BENE (5 maris) stat 2 Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: Some say the world will end in fire ‘Some say in ice. From what I've tasted of desire 'hold with those who favour fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think | know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Isalso great And would suffice. Lvco [i * Which option correctly replaces the underlined Phrase in the given line from Fire and ice? "hold with those who favour fire. (2) am as experienced as (0) strongly disagree with iis Fire and Ice -Robert Frost the poet favours the people who think that the world will end in fire. Fire equals to desire and can consume the World. Next, the poet says that ice will result in hatred that will eventually destroy humanity. The poet also fears the world would be destroyed twice. Ice can destroy the world, by slowly melting away. Both the things can slowly consume the world. Therefore the poet suggests to be far avvay from hatred and desire. One should be away from hatred and jealousy and live together with harmony and love. The poet warns us that if we do not do so, the world will face more trouble and face human fallacy. (Complete the analogy with reference to the text. wish : desire :: die: (ii) Complete the sentence appropriately. It is clear that alliteration is the poetic device used for ‘world will.” because (Clue - explain how alliteration applies here) (ili) State whether the following statement is True or False, The poet believes that both feelings like indifference and jealousy, and violence and rage will end the world one day. (iv) Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence, according to the extract. t those who favour ice. (a) disbelieve (b) support (©) betray (a) belittle (v)_ Complete the analogy with a word from the extract. construction : destruction 2 dissatisty (2023 ¢) (6) have the same opinion as (d)_ habitually avoid HEN (3 marks) 2 2. Explain why the poet personally holds the conviction that the world will primarily end in fire? (2022-23) (Term |, 2021-22)(8)]