Question

the voice that beautifies the land!
the voice above,
the voice of the thunder
within the dark cloud
again and again it sounds,
the voice that beautifies the land.
the voice that beautifies the land!
the voice below;
the voice of the grasshopper
among the plants
again and again it sounds,
the voice that beautifies the land.
-\twelfth song of the thunder\

which phrase creates rhythm in the song?

• the voice of the thunder
• the voice that beautifies the land
• among the plants
• within the dark cloud

Explanation:

Analyze the structure of the song

Using the Poetry Analysis knowledge point
We examine the lines of "Twelfth Song of the Thunder" to identify repeating patterns:

• "The voice that beautifies the land!" appears in lines 1, 6, 7, and 12.
• "Again and again it sounds," appears in lines 5 and 11.
• Other lines describe specific elements ("The voice above," "The voice of the thunder," "The voice below," "The voice of the grasshopper") but do not repeat in the same structural way.

Identify the source of rhythm

Using the Poetic Purpose knowledge point

• Rhythm in oral traditions and songs is primarily created through the repetition of key refrain lines.
• The phrase "The voice that beautifies the land" acts as a recurring refrain throughout both stanzas, establishing a steady, rhythmic beat and reinforcing the central theme.
• Comparing the options, "The voice that beautifies the land" is the only phrase that is repeated multiple times to build this musical rhythm.

Answer:

• The voice of the thunder
• The voice that beautifies the land (Correct answer)
• Among the plants
• Within the dark cloud