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Language in Poetry Quick Check 2 of 52 of 5 Items Feature It sifts from Leaden Sieves by Emily Dickinson 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 creates a sound of deep mourning and wailing. It creates a sound of deep mourning and wailing. It reminds the reader of the word snow. It reminds the reader of the word snow . 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. Skip to navigation page 16 of 16

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The best response to the question regarding the effect of the words with w and o sounds (powders, Wood, Wool, Road) in the first stanza of Emily Dickinson's poem "It sifts from Leaden Sieves" is:

It suggests a soft, slow sighing, as of the winter wind.

This choice reflects the gentle, soothing qualities of the sounds and aligns with the imagery and themes of winter in the poem.