Dust of Snow - Class 10 CBSE

Important Questions

Here are crucial questions to deepen your understanding of 'Dust of Snow'. Click on each question to reveal its answer.

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Short Answer Questions (2-3 Marks)

Long Answer Questions (5-6 Marks)

Flashcards

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MCQ Quiz: Dust of Snow

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Reference to Context Questions

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Poetic Devices (S-E-A-R-M-I-C)

Explore the poetic devices used in 'Dust of Snow' that enhance its meaning and beauty.

S - Symbolism: Negative symbols (Crow, Hemlock) are used to create a positive effect, showing that anything in nature can be a source of joy.

E - Enjambment: A sentence continues into two or more lines without punctuation at the line end. This is used throughout the poem (e.g., in lines 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8).

A - Alliteration: Repetition of the same consonant sound. Examples: "Has given my heart" and "And saved some part".

R - Rhyme Scheme: The rhyme scheme is abab cdcd. (crow/snow, me/tree and heart/part, mood/rued).

M - Metaphor: Example - "Dust of Snow". While often seen as literal, "dust" here suggests something very fine and light, almost magical, transforming the ordinary snow into something ephemeral and impactful. (Some might argue it's merely descriptive, but the poetic impact leans towards metaphor).

I - Imagery: The whole poem creates a vivid image of a person standing under a snow-covered hemlock tree, with a crow shaking down snow upon them, evoking a winter scene.

C - Contrast/Inversion: The negative symbols like crow and hemlock, traditionally associated with ill omens or poison, paradoxically bring positive change and cheer to the speaker's gloomy mood, demonstrating inversion of expectation and a powerful contrast.

My Notes

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