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In English / High School | 2014-11-29

In the second stanza of "The Snow-Storm," how does Emerson describe the north wind to readers?

A. He explains that the wind lasts only a short time.
B. He contrasts the wind to the heavy snow.
C. He compares the wind to the old god of mythology.
D. He personifies the wind as a sculptor.

Asked by Laurinda332

Answer (3)

In the second stanza of "The Snow-Storm," Emerson describes the north winder to readers while D) he personifies the wind as a sculptor. He uses this section to explain how the wind works to shape the snow and leaves designs and structures across the land using the snow as the sculptor's medium.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

The answer is D. He personifies the wind as a sculptor.
but........It's my life, whatever I wanna do

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-12

Emerson personifies the north wind as a sculptor in the second stanza of "The Snow-Storm," emphasizing its role in shaping the landscape with snow. This artistic description underlines the wind's creative and powerful nature. The correct choice is D.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-12-26