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 7th graders words

Answer 1

The poet uses repetition by starting and ending with “The snow drifts down hills of white,” which makes the poem feel like a circle and highlights the cold, lonely mood. He uses vivid imagery—lines like “hills of white” and “starless night” help readers picture the scene and feel the emptiness. The poem also gives feelings to things (personification) and uses metaphor when it talks about “imprints of its lonely fate” and “the love that lost to a heart too bold,” which helps tell a sad story without naming people. Finally, the contrast between a “warmer past” and the cold present shows change and makes the poem feel more emotional.