Source: Extra Practice
Which literary device is most prominent in the way the 'Dust of Snow' affects the poet?
Options
Option A
Hyperbole, as the poet exaggerates the physical weight of the snow.
Option B is correct
Symbolism, as the small particles of snow represent a transformative spark of life and change.
Option C
Onomatopoeia, as the poem focuses on the sound made by the crow.
Option D
Simile, as the poet compares his heart to a hemlock tree.