Question

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? the onomatopoeia echoes the crashing sound of the waves on the shore. the onomatopoeia echoes the sounds of oars dipping into the sea’s water. the rhythm and alliteration of the “m” sound emphasize the loud hum of the sea. the rhythm and alliteration of the “c” sound emphasize the sea’s demanding call.

Explanation:

To determine how Masefield creates an urgent mood, analyze each option:

• Option 1: The excerpt has no onomatopoeia for crashing waves. Eliminate.
• Option 2: No onomatopoeia for oars dipping. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The excerpt doesn't use the "m" sound for the sea's hum. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The repetition of the "c" sound (alliteration) in "call", "clear", "cannot be denied" along with the rhythmic structure emphasizes the sea's insistent, demanding call, creating urgency. This matches.

Answer:

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