And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking,
Which statement best describes how Masefield creates a hopeful mood in the excerpt?
The free form flows cheerfully and unpredictably.
The free form creates a sentimental conversation between man and sea.
The fixed meter and predictable rhyme scheme create an upbeat rhythm.
The fixed meter imitates the rhythm of a military march or parade.
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The statement that best describes how Masefield creates a hopeful mood in the excerpt is:
The fixed meter and predictable rhyme scheme create an upbeat rhythm.
Masefield's use of consistent rhythm and rhyme contributes to a sense of movement and anticipation, enhancing the hopeful feeling expressed in the imagery of the sea and sailing.
