Exploring Themes in Dust of Snow

What is the central theme of the poem 'Dust of Snow'?

• The inevitability of change in life.

• The importance of human relationships.

• The beauty of winter landscapes.

• The transformative power of nature on human emotions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the imagery of snow contribute to the poem's overall message?

• Snow imagery highlights the chaos of life, emphasizing confusion rather than introspection.

• The imagery of snow symbolizes purity and renewal, enhancing themes of introspection and the possibility of starting anew.

• The imagery of snow represents despair and hopelessness, detracting from the theme of renewal.

• The snow symbolizes stagnation, suggesting that change is impossible and growth is hindered.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify a poetic device used in 'Dust of Snow' and explain its effect.

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Imagery

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What emotions are evoked through the imagery in the poem?

• Fear, excitement, indifference

• Surprise, contentment, despair

• Joy, anger, confusion

• Nostalgia, sadness, hope

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Discuss how the setting influences the theme of transformation in 'Dust of Snow'.

• The snowy setting represents stagnation and hopelessness.

• The theme of transformation is solely influenced by the characters' actions.

• The setting has no impact on the theme of transformation.

• The snowy setting symbolizes transformation, contrasting despair with renewal and hope.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2