Question

Use the poem to answer the question.

The snow drifts into heels of white.
The imprints of his lowly plight
Lie deep beneath the fallen snow,
Lost to all but those who know
The truths that spurred this venture forth
From warmer pasts to its present course,
The words the deeds, the thoughts untold
The love that lost to a heart to bold.
Reflecting hues of the starless night,
The snow drifts into hills of white.

In 3-5 sentences identify and explain at least two stylistic devices that the poet uses to add interest and meaning to the poem

Answer 1

One stylistic device the poet uses is imagery, particularly in the descriptions of the snow drifts and the emotions of the subject. The vivid imagery of the snow and its color adds depth and creates a visual picture in the reader's mind. Additionally, the use of personification in describing the snow as "drifting into heels of white" and reflecting the "hues of the starless night" gives the snow a sense of purpose and emotion, adding complexity to the poem.