It sifts from leaden sieves, It powders all the wood, It fills with alabaster wool The wrinkles of the road. 1 of 5 Question Use the poem “It sifts from Leaden Sieves” below to answer the question. In the first stanza, what is the effect of the words with w and o sounds (powders, Wood, Wool, Road)? (1 point) Responses It humorously evokes the nasal sound of someone who has a winter head cold. It humorously evokes the nasal sound of someone who has a winter head cold. It suggests a soft, slow sighing, as of the winter wind. It suggests a soft, slow sighing, as of the winter wind. It reminds the reader of the word snow. It reminds the reader of the word snow . It creates a sound of deep mourning and wailing.

Answer 1

The best response to the question about the effect of the words with w and o sounds (powders, wood, wool, road) in the first stanza of the poem "It sifts from Leaden Sieves" is: It suggests a soft, slow sighing, as of the winter wind.

This selection captures the imagery and the atmosphere associated with winter and snowfall, aligning with the poem’s themes.