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Chapter 1: Dust of Snow
📖 Poem
Class 10
✍️ Robert Frost
NCERT First Flight
📖 Chapter Summary
This short poem describes a simple moment in nature. The poet stands under a hemlock tree when a crow shakes down dust of snow on him. This small event changes his mood — his day that had been going badly is suddenly saved. The poem shows how small unexpected moments in nature can change our feelings.
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✅ NCERT Exercise Solutions
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Comprehension Check
4 Q
Q1.
What is a 'dust of snow'?
Ans: Fine particles of snow that fall from a tree when a bird moves on its branches.
Q2.
What does 'hemlock tree' symbolise?
Ans: The hemlock tree is generally associated with sorrow and death. It shows that even an ordinary tree can bring joy.
Q3.
How did the dust of snow change the poet's mood?
Ans: It saved his day. His mood became lighter.
Q4.
Why does the poet choose a crow?
Ans: The crow is considered inauspicious, showing that even 'negative' things can bring positive changes.
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Thinking about the Poem
2 Q
Q1.
What is the central idea of the poem?
Ans: Even small things in nature can bring a big change in our mood and outlook.
Q2.
Why does the poet choose a crow and a hemlock tree?
Ans: Both are considered inauspicious. The poet wants to show they can bring positive changes.
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Literary Devices
3 Q
Q1.
Identify the metaphor.
Ans: 'Dust of snow' — the snow is compared to dust.
Q2.
What is the rhyme scheme?
Ans: ABAB CDCD.
Q3.
Identify alliteration.
Ans: 'Has given my heart' — repetition of 'h' sound.
❓ Important Questions
Q1. What is the significance of the crow?
The crow brings a moment of joy. This shows nature works in mysterious ways.
Q2. How does nature affect the poet?
Nature brings an instant change, lifting his spirits and saving his day.
📄 Previous Year Questions (PYQ)
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Q1. How did the crow change the poet's mood?
The crow shook the dust of snow on the poet, which suddenly lifted his spirits.
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Q2. What does the poet mean by 'saved some part of a day I had rued'?
The poet was regretting his day, but this small event saved it.
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Q3. What message does the poem convey?
Small events in nature can have a big impact on our mood.
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The poet was standing under a hemlock tree.
कवि हेमलॉक पेड़ के नीचे खड़ा था।
A crow shook down dust of snow on him.
एक कौवे ने उस पर बर्फ की धूल झाड़ दी।
This small event changed the poet's mood.
इस छोटी घटना ने कवि का मूड बदल दिया।
His bad day was suddenly saved.
उसका बुरा दिन अचानक बच गया।
The poem shows nature's power to heal us.
कविता प्रकृति की हमें ठीक करने की शक्ति दिखाती है।
Even small things can change our perspective.
छोटी चीज़ें भी हमारा नज़रिया बदल सकती हैं।