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1. 1.

   In this poem, the speaker talks about the beauty of the woods on a winter evening. Write a detailed description of the forest you see in this picture. You can use the hints given below.

   

   • what time of day it is
   • details of everything that you see
   • what thoughts come to your mind
   • similarities and differences with the woods described by the poet
2. 2.

   Where has the speaker stopped and why?

3. 3.

   Why would the owner of the woods not know that the speaker had stopped 'here'?

4. 4.

   What does the speaker wish to convey through the phrase 'fill up with snow'?

5. 5.

   In what way is the reaction of the speaker different from that of his horse? Why do you think this is so?

6. 6.

   How does the writer create a sense of utter isolation and silence in the poem?