Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

The main conflict in the poem is....

• that the narrator has run out of money.

• that the narrator wants to buy the forest, but doesn't know who owns it.

• that the narrator can't stop any longer because he has responsibilities.

• that the weather is preventing the narrator to get home.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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Why does the speaker stop in the woods even though it is unusual?

• To admire the beauty of nature

• To seek shelter from a storm

• To meet someone

• To take a shortcut

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Who owns the woods the speaker is watching?

• The speaker

• The horse

• Someone who lives in the village

• The speaker's friend

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the speaker doing in the woods?

• Hunting

• Watching snow fall

• Resting under a tree

• Looking for directions

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How does the speaker’s horse react to stopping in the woods?

• It neighs and stamps its hoof.

• It lies down in the snow.

• It eagerly watches the snow.

• It runs away.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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What sound is most prominent in the poem?

• Birds chirping

• The sound of wind

• The sweep of easy wind and downy flake

• The rustling of leaves

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

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What does the phrase "miles to go before I sleep" likely symbolize?

• The speaker's unfinished responsibilities

• The literal distance home

• A dream the speaker had

• The speaker's enjoyment of the journey

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the tone of the poem?

• Joyful and energetic

• Peaceful and reflective

• Angry and frustrated

• Confused and chaotic

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What literary device is used in "The woods are lovely, dark, and deep"?

• Simile

• Personification

• Imagery

• Alliteration

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How does Robert Frost’s use of alliteration affect the meaning of the poem?

• The repeated soft “H” and “sh” and “w” sounds suggest the softly, drifting snow, contributing to the tone of the poem.

• The repeated sounds show where to stop and pause while reading.

• The repeated sounds emphasizes the importance of the words that are repeated.

• The repeated sounds suggest the man's thoughts and feelings, contributing to the mood of the poem.

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