Question

Read the lines from "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls."

Along the sea-sands damp and brown
The traveller hastens toward the town,

What is the effect of the enjambment in these two lines?
It emphasizes the idea that each line is a separate thought.
It creates a rhyme scheme between the two lines.
It encourages the reader to pause between the two lines.
It strengthens the connection between the two lines.

Answer 1

read the lines from "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls."

Darkness settles on roofs and walls,
But the sea, the sea in darkness calls;

The imagery in these lines evokes a sense of
laziness.
fear.
mystery.
despair.

Answer 2

The effect of the enjambment in these two lines is that **it strengthens the connection between the two lines**. Enjambment creates a flow between the thoughts presented in each line, encouraging the reader to move quickly from one line to the next without pause, which enhances the sense of continuity and urgency in the traveler's movement.

Answer 3

The imagery in these lines evokes a sense of **mystery**. The contrast between the darkness settling on the roofs and walls and the call of the sea suggests an enigmatic and alluring presence, inviting curiosity about what lies beyond the darkness.