Question

Sweet and low, sweet and low,

Wind of the western sea,
Low, low, breathe and blow,
Wind of the western sea!
5Over the rolling waters go,
Come from the dropping moon and blow,
Blow him again to me;
While my little one, while my pretty one sleeps.

Sleep and rest, sleep and rest,
Father will come to thee soon;
10Rest, rest, on mother's breast,
Father will come to thee soon;
Father will come to his babe in the nest,
Silver sails all out of the west
Under the silver moon:
Sleep, my little one, sleep, my pretty one, sleep.



Why does the poet repeat the phrases "sweet and low" and "sleep and rest"?
A) to rush the crying baby off to sleep
B) to show how long the tired child has slept
C) to create a rhythm that seems calm and peaceful
D) to create a rhythm that seems happy and excited

Answer 1

The poet repeats 'sweet and low' and 'sleep and rest' to create a soothing rhythm and a calm and peaceful atmosphere in the poem, which aligns with the aim of lulling a baby to sleep.

Step-by-step explanation:

The poet uses repetition in the poem to create a specific effect. The phrases "sweet and low" and "sleep and rest" are repeated to achieve a soothing and hypnotic rhythm. This repetition is intended to mimic the comforting and repetitive sounds that might lull a baby to sleep. The use of these phrases also contributes to the peaceful and calming atmosphere within the poem, making the rhythm seem calm and peaceful rather than rushing or exciting.

Answer 2

The answer would be C I think