Class 10 English First Flight Chapter 1 Previous Year Questions - Dust of Snow

Ans: (c) happy
The falling of dust-like snow on the poet changes his mood from despair to happiness, making him feel lighter and more cheerful.

Ans: (a) hemlock tree; crow
The hemlock tree (associated with poison) and the crow (often considered an ominous bird) are generally negative symbols, but Frost uses them in the poem to create a positive shift in the poet’s mood.

Ans: (c) Happy
The poet’s mood changes to happiness and relief after the unexpected fall of snow, lifting his spirits.

Ans: The poem's message lies in the transformative power of nature's small moments. The crow's action serves as a metaphor for the unexpected ways in which beauty can enter our lives. It demonstrates how even seemingly insignificant natural events can have a significant impact on our feelings and viewpoints.

Ans: In the poem "Dust of Snow," the poet observed nature through a simple yet impactive encounter. He saw a crow shaking down the dust of snow from a hemlock tree. This observation led him to realise nature's transformative power as this small moment saved a part of his day