Question

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;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-
gulls crying.
Intro
-"Sea Fever,"
John Masefield
Read the excerpt from "Sea Fever." Then, use the
drop-down menus to answer the questions.
Identify the sound device shown in boldface in the
poem.
Identify the mood that has been created by the way this
stanza sounds.
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Done

Answer 1

The sound device is:

C. Alliteration

The mood created in the stanza is:

A. Wistful

Explanation:

Edge

Answer 2

The mood that has been created by the way this stanza sounds is one of longing and anticipation. The use of alliteration creates a sense of eagerness and anticipation, as if the speaker is eagerly awaiting the windy day and the sights and sounds of the sea. The repetition of the "s" sound also creates a sense of fluidity and movement, as if the speaker is already imagining the waves and the gulls in motion. Overall, the stanza creates a sense of excitement and anticipation for the journey to the sea.