ncert book solution class 10 (poem dust of snow ,fire and ice )

poem _ dust of snow 

1. What is a "dust of snow"? What does the poet say has changed his mood? How has the poet's mood changed?

1.  In Frost's poem "Dust of Snow," the phrase "dust of snow" refers to a light dusting of snow. The poet says that the sight of a crow shaking off the dust of snow from a hemlock tree has changed his mood. His mood changes from one of melancholy to a more positive state.

2 Ji does frost present nature in this poem ? The following questions may help you to think of an answer : (i)what are the birds that are usually named in poems ? Do you think a crow is often mentioned in poems ? What images come to your mind when you think of a crow ? 

(ii) Again , what is 'a hemlock tree ' why doesn't the poet write about a more 'beautiful ' tree such as a maple or an oak or a pine ? 

(iii) what do the ' crow ' and 'hemlock represent _joy or sorrow ? What does the dust of snow that the crow shakes off a hemlock tree stand for ? 

2. Frost presents nature as transformative and capable of influencing human emotions. 

(i) Birds commonly mentioned in poems often include those associated with beauty or melodious songs, such as nightingales or larks. Crows are less frequently mentioned and are often associated with darkness or foreboding.

(ii) A hemlock tree is not typically considered a beautiful tree compared to maple, oak, or pine trees. Frost likely chooses the hemlock tree for its association with darkness and solemnity.

(iii) The crow and hemlock represent sorrow or darkness. The dust of snow symbolizes a small, unexpected moment of beauty and renewal amid the darkness, suggesting that even in the bleakest moments, there can be flashes of hope and joy.

3. Have there been times when you 

felt depressed or hopeless ? Have you experienced a similar moment that changed your mood that day ? 

3. Everyone experiences moments of depression or hopelessness at times. Yes, I've had moments where I felt down, but something small like a kind word from a friend or witnessing a beautiful sunset has lifted my mood unexpectedly. These moments remind us of the power of small joys in changing our perspective.

Poem _ fire and ice 

1.There are many ideas about how the world will ‘end’. Do you think the world will end some day? Have you ever thought what would happen if the sun got so hot that it ‘burst’, or grew colder and colder? 

1.Yes, I do think that the world will end some day. If the sun get so hot that it burst, it will end every thing due to easily follow released by it. If it grew colder, then also it will be the end for everything as without sunlight, it is very difficult to live.

2. For Frost, what do ‘fire’ and ‘ice’ stand for? Here are some ideas:

(greed, avarice ,cruelty ,lust,

conflict ,fury ,intolerance ,rigidity,

insensitivity ,coldness, indifference, haxtred)

2. In Robert Frost's poem "Fire and Ice," "fire" symbolizes desire, passion, or greed, while "ice" represents hatred or indifference. So, your ideas of greed, cruelty, conflict, and hatred fit well with the poem's themes.

3. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? How does it help in bringing out the constrasting       ideas in the poem?

contrasting ideas being conveyed. The rhyme scheme of "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost is AABBCC. This rhyme scheme helps to emphasize the contrasting ideas presented in the poem by providing a structured pattern that highlights the opposition between fire and ice. The repetition of rhyming pairs creates a sense of balance and rhythm, reinforcing the dichotomy between the two elements and the opposing concepts they represent. Additionally, the consistent rhyme scheme contributes to the poem's simplicity and clarity, allowing the reader to focus on the stark contrast between fire and ice and the implications of each.