The imagery in stanzas 3 and 4 creates a peaceful and sleepy mood as the speaker appreciates the scenery. The mention of "the only other sound’s the sweep / Of easy wind and downy flake" evokes a sense of tranquility and calmness in the snowy woods. Additionally, the phrase "The woods are lovely, dark and deep" emphasizes the beauty and allure of the tranquil setting. However, the repetition of "And miles to go before I sleep" introduces a hint of obligation, contrasting with the serene atmosphere, yet the overall mood remains reflective and peaceful.
Stopping by Woods
on a Snowy Evening
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
A)
Use the poem to answer the question.
How does the imagery in stanzas 3 and 4
create the poem’s mood?
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The sound of the horse’s harness bells
creates a cheerful and whimsical mood
as the speaker dawdles in the forest.
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 darkness and depth of the forest
creates an ominous and foreboding mood
as the speaker proceeds.
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