Fire and Ice
By Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire;
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,5
I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Question 1
What concepts are linked with the elements of fire and ice in the poem?
Responses
A Ice is hatred; fire is desire.Ice is hatred; fire is desire.
B Ice is coldness; fire is warmth.Ice is coldness; fire is warmth.
C Ice is destruction; fire is creation.Ice is destruction; fire is creation.
D Ice is indifference; fire is conflict.Ice is indifference; fire is conflict.
Question 2
From the imagery used by the author in the poem, which TWO statements may be said to be true?
Responses
A Ice is worse than fire.Ice is worse than fire.
B Fire and ice are both powerful.Fire and ice are both powerful.
C Hate and desire can both be destructive.Hate and desire can both be destructive.
D Desire is constructive, while hate is destructive.Desire is constructive, while hate is destructive.
E Hate is constructive, while desire is destructive.
The correct answers are:
Question 1: A) Ice is hatred; fire is desire.
Question 2: B) Fire and ice are both powerful.
C) Hate and desire can both be destructive.