Question

How does the alliteration in line 6 affect the poem's tone?

A It creates an elusive tone that emphasizes how foreign the moon is.

B It creates a sinister tone that emphasizes the eeriness of the moon.

C It creates a harsh tone that emphasizes the brightness of the moon.

D It creates a soft and tranquil tone that emphasizes the moon's quietness.

Heres the poem
All up and down the dunes,

the tall green grasses dance,

as the wind plays lively tunes

across the sandy expanse.



But the moon above is a statue,

silent and somber and still,

its reflection on the sea is a tattoo,

that we watch from upon the hill.

Answer 1

The correct answer is It creates a soft and tranquil one that emphasizes the moon's quietness. I took the test.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: Option B. It creates a sinister tone that emphasizes the eeriness of the moon.

The adjectives silent, somber, and still are considered to be part of the device known as alliteration since they all start with the same letter.

If the first stanza of the poem is analyzed, the joyful and serene tone describing the landscape can be pointed out. This tone is contrasted once the reader focuses on the moon, which is described in an ominous matter, aiming to fill the reader with uneasiness when contemplating the differing elements in the story.