Question

Read this excerpt from “Sea Fever” by John Masefield.

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;

Which statement best describes how Masefield creates an urgent mood in the excerpt?

The onomatopoeia echoes the crashing sound of the waves on the shore.
The onomatopoeia echoes the sounds of oars dipping into the sea’s water.
The rhythm and alliteration of the “m” sound emphasize the loud hum of the sea.
The rhythm and alliteration of the “c” sound emphasize the sea’s demanding call.

Answer 1

The last option. Masefield uses repetition ("call," "clear call") and the hard "c" sound plus a driving rhythm ("I must go down...") to create an insistent, demanding mood — the sea's urgent "call."