Language and Style Unit Test 11 of 1211 of 12 Items Question Use the poem to answer the question. The snow drifts into hills of white. The imprints of his lonely plight Lie deep beneath the fallen snow, Lost to all but those who know The truths that spurred this venture forth From warmer pasts to its present course, The words, the deeds, the thoughts untold— The love that lost to a heart too bold. Reflecting hues of the starless night, The snow drifts into hills of white. In 3-5 sentences, identify and explain at least two stylistic devices that the poet uses to add interest and meaning to the poem. (4 points) Short Answer Rubric (4 points) Points Awarded Criteria 4 The answer is very clear. The answer is fully supported by details. There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning. 3 The answer is mostly clear. The answer is supported by mostly relevant details. There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning. 2 The answer is somewhat clear. Details are weak or not related. There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning. 1 The answer is not clear. There are few or no supporting details. There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning. 0 The question is not answered.
In the poem, the poet uses repetition as a stylistic device by repeating the line "The snow drifts into hills of white" at the beginning and end of the poem. This repetition creates a sense of cyclical movement, reflecting the ongoing struggles and emotions of the character. Additionally, the poet uses imagery to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, such as the "imprints of his lonely plight" and "reflecting hues of the starless night." These images help the reader connect emotionally with the themes of loss and solitude in the poem.
