Question:
"It Sifts from Leaden Sieves" by Emily Dickinson
For the poem "It Sifts from Leaden Sieves" by Emily Dickinson:
What is or are the themes of the poem?
How are rhyme and other metrical devices used in the poem? Do they support the poem's overall meaning?
Is the identity of the poem's narrator clear? How would you describe this person? What information, if any, does the author provide about him or her?
Does the narrator seem to have a certain opinion of or attitude about the poem's subject matter? How can you tell?