It sifts from Leaden Sieves by Emily Dickinson

Question

In the first stanza, what quality do the words sifts, powders, and wool suggest about the snow?

a. wetness
b. weight
c. cold
d. softness

Answer 1

In the first stanza of "It sifts from Leaden Sieves," the words "sifts," "powders," and "wool" suggest a quality of softness about the snow. Therefore, the correct answer is:

d. softness