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-
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.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The poet uses imagery to vividly describe the snow-covered hills and the loneliness of the individual who left imprints in the snow. This helps create a visual picture for the reader and enhances the emotional impact of the poem. The repetition of the line "The snow drifts into hills of white" at the beginning and end of the poem creates a sense of unity and reinforces the theme of isolation and obscurity. This repetition also adds a musical quality to the poem, making it more pleasing to read aloud.