Billy Collins’ Snow Day, describes a snow blizzard as comedic irony. He uses words and phrases that show sarcasm and riveting diction. Throughout this poem, Collins expresses deep thought about the weather. He acknowledges that everything in the town is covered in snow which results in store and school closure, which provides him with a sense of joy and adventure. In Snow Day, Collins characterizes the man versus nature conflict through the use of similes, extended metaphors, and alliteration. In Snow Day, one of the main themes is content, because Collins uses phrases that involve soft, peaceful words; the poem resonates a warm and cuddly vibe. Collins purpose, through this poem, is to show that life can be chaotic, but one must have a content
