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

Question

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.

Answer 1

Well, it’s not free-form, so cross out the first two.

Now read those lines aloud 3 or 4 times, and decide between the last two choices.

Answer 2

its C

Answer 3

It's C!!