Dust of Snow

What is a "Dust of Snow"?

The tiny particles of snow are referred to as "Dust of Snow".

Describe why the poem is an 'irony'.

Birds like Nightingales, peacocks, or cuckoos are more often used in the poem because of their beauty and good voice unlike these birds, the crow is considered ugly with a harsh voice. They are also used for indicating fear and negative vibes. Trees are seen as mighty creatures imparting a positive and healthy environment. They absorb negative energy. The poet does not mention trees like maple, pine, oak, etc... But writes about the poisonous tree the hemlock tree, perhaps, Frost has chosen the crow & the hemlock toe to represent his mood & feelings initially but both have together made his day better. So, the poem is an irony.

Question - 1 

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? 

Answer 1: 

a b a b 

Question - 2 

Choose the option showing the reason not corresponding with "a crow shook down on me".
(a) The crow landing on the branch of the tree
(b) The shivering of the crow
(c) The readjustment of the position of the crow on the branch
(d) The cawing of the crow hidden in branches 

Answer 2: 

(d) The cawing of the crow hidden in branches 

Question - 3 

Choose the options those lists the possible feelings of the poet before the experience shared in the poem.
(1) Reassured
(2) Disappointed
(3) Curious
(4) Demotivated
(5) Thankful
(6) Disheartened 

Answer 3: 

(2), (4), and (6) 

Question - 4 

Dust of Snow refers to _______. 

Answer 4: 

Small particles of Snow 

Question - 5 

Name the poet of this poem. 

Answer 5: 

Robert Frost 

Question - 6 

The change in the mood was brought by _______.
(a) Hemlock Tree
(b) Autumn Season
(c) Fall of Dust of Snow
(d) Voice of Crow 

Answer 6: 

(c) Fall of Dust of Snow