Ah... the Beach!

 Read "Sea­Wash" by Carl Sandburg:

The sea­wash never ends.
The sea­wash repeats, repeats.
    Only old songs? Is that all the sea knows?
    Only the old strong songs?
    Is that all?
The sea­wash repeats, repeats.

Read the short poem three times. What is the effect of the rhythm and sounds?

a.­ Alliteration is used to put the reader to sleep.

b­. Alliteration, Consonance, Repetition, and Rhythm are used to mimic the crashing waves.

c­. Personification is used to give the ocean human-­like qualities.

d­. All of the above.

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a­ INCORRECT­ Alliteration is used, but the intended effect is not to put the reader to sleep.

b­ CORRECT­ All four devices are used to mimic the sound of crashing waves.

c INCORRECT­ Personification is used, but the question addresses RHYTHM and SOUNDS.

d­ INCORRECT­ You should be able to eliminate “C” quickly, which lets you know that you can eliminate “D” as well.

Poem is from from: poetryfoundation.org

Thanks to Ms. Brookshire for the question!