Extra Credit: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening Flashcard

Front

What role does the setting play in the overall mood of 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'?

Back

The setting emphasizes the isolation and peacefulness of the moment.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

How does the rhyme scheme of the poem affect its tone?

Back

It contributes to the poem's calm and reflective mood.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the significance of the horse's reaction in the poem?

Back

The horse's reaction emphasizes the tranquility of the setting.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

How does repetition in the poem contribute to its theme?

Back

It emphasizes the ongoing nature of life's journey.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What poetic device is used in the line 'The only other sound's the sweep of easy wind and downy flake'?

Back

onomatopoeia.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the main theme of 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'?

Back

The theme revolves around contemplation, nature, and the choices in life.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does imagery enhance the poem's emotional impact?

Back

Imagery creates vivid pictures that evoke feelings of peace and introspection.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What does the woods symbolize in the poem?

Back

The woods symbolize nature, beauty, and perhaps the allure of death or the unknown.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

How does the speaker's internal conflict manifest in the poem?

Back

The speaker is torn between the desire to stay in the peaceful woods and the responsibilities of life.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What effect does the poem's structure have on its reading?

Back

The structure, with its regular stanzas and rhyme, creates a soothing rhythm that mirrors the poem's themes.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9