Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Question

by Robert Frost

Whose woods these are I think I know.

His house is in the village though;

He will not see me stopping here

To watch his woods fill up with snow.



My little horse must think it queer

To stop without a farmhouse near

Between the woods and frozen lake

The darkest evening of the year.



He gives his harness bells a shake

To ask if there is some mistake.

The only other sound’s the sweep

Of easy wind and downy flake.



The woods are lovely, dark and deep,

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.

"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost

Question
Use the poem to answer the question.

How does the imagery in stanzas 3 and 4 create the poem’s mood?

(1 point)
Responses

The soft snowy wind and loveliness of the forest creates a peaceful and sleepy mood as the speaker appreciates the scenery.
The soft snowy wind and loveliness of the forest creates a peaceful and sleepy mood as the speaker appreciates the scenery.

The sound of the wind in stanza 3 creates a harsh and desolate mood as the speaker braves the snow.
The sound of the wind in stanza 3 creates a harsh and desolate mood as the speaker braves the snow.

The sound of the horse’s harness bells creates a cheerful and whimsical mood as the speaker dawdles in the forest.
The sound of the horse’s harness bells creates a cheerful and whimsical mood as the speaker dawdles in the forest.

The darkness and depth of the forest creates an ominous and foreboding mood as the speaker proceeds.

Answer 1

The best response to the question is:

The soft snowy wind and loveliness of the forest creates a peaceful and sleepy mood as the speaker appreciates the scenery.

This choice captures the serene atmosphere conveyed in stanzas 3 and 4, where the imagery of the quiet woods, the gentle sound of the wind, and the beauty of the snow contributes to a tranquil and reflective mood. The speaker's moment of contemplation amidst the lovely, dark, and deep woods enhances this sense of peace, despite the underlying acknowledgment of responsibilities symbolized by the repeated lines about having "promises to keep."