Winter Storm Poem

Based on the details in the rest of the poem, which word could replace bereft in the first stanza and maintain the meaning of the line?

• emptied

• cheated

• spoiled

• reminded

Which feeling does the figurative language in the second stanza suggest?

• delight

• resentment

• discomfort

• appreciation

Read the stanza from the poem.

"It seemed like only yesterday,/ The trees were mauve and gold/ And leaves were gently falling down, / The days were getting cold."

Which inference about the speaker does the stanza most strongly support?

• The speaker fears the approach of winter.

• The speaker feels that time moves too quickly.

• The speaker admires the vibrant colors of autumn.

• The speaker prefers calm weather over bad weather.

Read the lines from the poem.

"Large flakes are falling from the sky/ And slowly sail around."

What is the impact of the alliterations on the lines?

• It hints at the symbolic meaning the snowfall has for the speaker.

• It emphasizes the strong emotion in the snowfall imagery.

• It explains that the storm and snowfall are almost over.

• It highlights the soothing rhythm of a gentle snowfall.

How does the poem develop the speaker's point of view about autumn and winter?

• by reflecting on other experiences with storms.

• by explaining scientific reasons for the change in the seasons.

• by describing activities the speaker takes part in.

• by reflecting on sensory images the speaker experiences.

Part 1: How does the plot of the poem shape the setting?

• As the day progresses toward evening, the temperature of the setting drops.

• As the storm passes, the setting alters from a harsh landscape to a quiet landscape.

• As the speaker remembers autumn, the setting moves to the future.

• As the winds blow, the setting changes from a forest to a stream.

Part 2: Which lines from the poem support the answer in Part 1? Choose TWO answers.

• "White snow cam biting at your face"

• "The trees were mauve and gold"

• "Some bobbed and weaved in waters rough"

• "The trees are covered all in white"