Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Dust of Snow' and give one example of alliteration from the text.
Answer
The rhyme scheme is , and an example of alliteration is 'Has given my heart'.
The correct answer is The rhyme scheme is , and an example of alliteration is 'Has given my heart'. — Step 3: Identify 'Has given my heart' (repetition of the sound) or 'Saved some part' (repetition of the sound) as valid examples of alliteration.
Step-by-step solution
- Step 1: Examine the rhyming words at the end of each line in Stanza 1 (crow/snow = , hemlock/shook = ) and Stanza 2 (heart/part = , mood/rued = ). The overall rhyme scheme is .
- Step 2: Look for alliteration, which is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in nearby words.
- Step 3: Identify 'Has given my heart' (repetition of the sound) or 'Saved some part' (repetition of the sound) as valid examples of alliteration.
Common mistake: Misidentifying the rhyme scheme by treating each stanza separately without noticing the full pattern, or confusing alliteration with assonance.
Concept tested: Poetic devices and rhyme scheme
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