It sifts from Leaden Sieves by Emily Dickinson

Question

It sifts from leaden sieves,
It powders all the wood,
It fills with alabaster wool
The wrinkles of the road.

Use the passage to answer the question.

What image does the metaphor in the first stanza evoke?

A. Snow comes down steadily in the winter.
B. Snow covers the mountain, creating a human face.
C. Snow covers the trees in the forest.
D. Snow makes a rumpled blanket of the road.

Answer 1

The metaphor in the first stanza evokes the image of A. Snow comes down steadily in the winter. The phrase "sifts from leaden sieves" suggests a soft, continuous falling of snow, which creates a serene and wintery atmosphere.