Question

The snow drifts down hills of white.

The imprints of its lonely fate

Lie deep beneath the fallen snow,

Lost to all but those who know

The truths that drove this undertaking

From the warmer past to its present course,

The unspoken words, deeds, and thoughts—

The love that lost to a heart too bold.

Reflecting the hues of the starless night,

The snow drifts down hills of white.

In 3 to 5 sentences, identify and explain at least two stylistic devices the poet uses to add interest and meaning to the poem. Answer in auto graders words

Answer 1

The poem uses repetition (a refrain) — the line "The snow drifts down hills of white" opens and closes the poem, which frames the piece, reinforces its central image, and creates a circular sense of inevitability. It also relies on vivid visual imagery and symbolism: phrases like "hills of white," "fallen snow," and "starless night" create a cold, somber mood while using snow as a symbol for buried memories and lost love. Finally, the poet uses personification/metaphor in lines such as "The imprints of its lonely fate" and "The love that lost to a heart too bold" to make abstract emotions feel concrete and to highlight buried regrets.