Read the passage.

Question

Darkness settles on roofs and walls,
But the sea, the sea in the darkness calls:
The little waves, with their soft, white hands,
Efface the footprints in the sands,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.

What mood does this stanza from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls” evoke in the reader?

an overwhelming sense of hostility

a relaxed sense of amusement

a peaceful sense of completion

a growing sense of anxiety

Answer 1

The stanza from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls” evokes a peaceful sense of completion in the reader. The imagery of the sea, the waves, and the rising tide suggests a natural, untroubled rhythm and cycle, creating a tranquil and contemplative mood.