Read this excerpt from "Sea Fever" by John Masefield.

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide

Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;

Which statement best describes how Masefield creates an urgent mood in the excerpt?

A) The onomatopoeia echoes the crashing sound of the waves on the shore.

B) The onomatopoeia echoes the sounds of oars dipping into the sea's water.

C) The rhythm and alliteration of the "m" sound emphasize the loud him of the sea.

D) The rhythm and alliteration of the "c" sound emphasize the sea's demanding call.

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Valeria Byrd

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28 March, 07:30

Read this excerpt from "Sea Fever" by John Masefield.

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide

Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;

Which statement best describes how Masefield creates an urgent mood in the excerpt?

A) The onomatopoeia echoes the crashing sound of the waves on the shore.

B) The onomatopoeia echoes the sounds of oars dipping into the sea's water.

C) The rhythm and alliteration of the "m" sound emphasize the loud him of the sea.

D) The rhythm and alliteration of the "c" sound emphasize the sea's demanding call.

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Isabelle Schneider · Answer 1

If I understand it clearly, this one D) The rhythm and alliteration of the "c" sound emphasize the sea's demanding call. best describes how Masefield creates an urgent mood according to the excerpt.