How do the structures of “It Sifts from Leaden Sieves” and “The Snow-Storm” affect the poems? The longer lines and stanzas in “The Snow-Storm” suggest the feelings of fear in those subjected to the storm, the shorter lines and stanzas in “It Sifts from Leaden Sieves” suggest an eager approach and a love of the snow. The shorter lines and stanzas in “It Sifts from Leaden Sieves” suggest a rush toward getting out in the snow, the longer lines and stanzas in “The Snow-Storm suggest a long wait inside. The longer lines and stanzas in ‘The Snow-Storm” suggest a very wind-driven, active snowfall and a more active O response; the shorter lines and stanzas in “It Sifts from Leaden Sieves” suggest a gentler snowfall and a gentler response. The shorter lines and stanzas in “It Sifts from Leaden Sieves” suggest a very quiet and timid approach to the snowfall; the The Snow-Storm” suggest a violent approach to a raging storm.