Question

According to the connotations of the words in the final stanza of the poem, “It sifts from Leaden Sieves”, what adjective might best describe this snow?

It ruffles wrists of posts,
As ankles of a queen, --
Then stills its artisans like ghosts,
Denying they have been.

(1 point)
Responses

delicate
delicate

hard
hard

Answer 1

The best adjective to describe the snow in the final stanza of the poem "It sifts from Leaden Sieves" is **delicate**. The imagery and connotations in the stanza suggest a light, soft quality to the snow, as it "ruffles" and has a gentle effect on its surroundings. The reference to "ankles of a queen" and stilling "artisans like ghosts" further enhances the delicate and ethereal nature of the snow.