Winter Metaphors Analysis

Within this poem, words with negative connotations are used to antagonize the winter climate, specifically snow, while positive connotations are used to enhance the appeal of the home and residents. The use of rhyme helps achieve a sense change within the poem. Subsequently, the use of rhyme within the first half of the poem, creates very melodic verses and captures the mesmerizing aspect of the wind and snow. Furthermore, to signal a change tone, the poem ceases the use of rhyme, and shifts to the use of power statements. This ultimately lends power to the verses, which effectively captures the metaphor that the warmth of shelter and family overpowers even the harsh cold of winter. The attachment of words with positive connotations allows