ENG302B: American Literature

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Graded AssignmentENG302B:American Literature|Unit2| Lesson13: Unit Test© 2009K12 Inc. All rights reserved.Page1of2Copying ordistributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.Graded AssignmentUnit Test, Part 2:American RenaissanceAnswer the questions using complete sentences.You may use your text to support your answers.(15points)1.Compare and contrast Emerson’s poem “The Snow-Storm” with Emily Dickinson’s poem “ItSifts from Leaden Sieves.” In what waysare their depictions of the snowstorms similar anddifferent? How do the differences affect the mood of each piece?Answer:The most important difference I found in the two poems is that in Emily Dickinson’s “It sifts from the LeadenSieves” the fact that it is snowing hasn’t been mentioned at all,the speaker is more concentrated on narrating histhoughts on the snow andshe is so deep in thoughtshe fails to mention it at all,the snow is giving the speaker aprofound sense of peace there hasn’t been any mention of any human interaction with the snow, only the changein natural surroundings are depicted.”The Snow Storm” by Emerson is like an account by an excited young manwho has been eagerly awaiting the snow.The snow has been shown as a huge travelling party arriving amidstpomp and show and impacting everything around it.Also in Emerson’s poetrythe snowing and its effects havebeen shown to be going on and on as long as it snows and even after it stops snowing.whereasinDickinson’spoem snow seems to be going about its routine at an easygoing pace.Emerson is curious about thephenomenon,‘northwind'smasonry; outof an unseenquarry’isaware ofthe after effects thereby accepting it asa force beyond his control which though beautifulcan be very damaging.Dickinson on the other hand is seeingthe event shrouded in a somber mood and is communicating her feelings through her narration.The two poemshave similarities in their accounts of the snow storm in that both the speakers appreciate andacknowledge the snow,Dickinson mentions the snow covering acres and acres of harvest fields and decoratingthe base of street lights and posts while Emerson points out that the snow is covering rooftops and kennels andforming a mound on turrets both are consistent in describing these basic views after a snowfall and both poemsgive the indication that the fact the fallen snow is temporary is something that is very much present in theirsubconsciousand both wish it could last a bit longer.Emily Dickinson’s “It Sifts from Leaden Sieves” highlights a sad mood.The mention of the overcast sky suggestssome sort of crisis in the speaker’s life andthe descriptionof the snow is a mirror toher feelings.Ralph Emerson’s “The Snow Storm” is an account of young man who has been looking forward to the snow andupon its arrival heis expressing his views about it, He realizes that it is not a very happy time for everyone,travel,transportis at a standstill,peoplehave lost contact with their friendsand there is loss of harvest amongst otherthings but nonetheless he is finds the beauty overwhelming and feels a little sad that his joy will be shortlived.(20points)2.Choose a poem from Whitman,and explain how it reveals Romantic thinking. Cite examplesfrom the poem as your support.Answer:Name:Date:ScoreScore

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