In the excerpt from "Birches," Robert Frost uses the repetition of the "b" sound with words like "birches" and "bending." This alliteration creates a musical quality that makes the poem more enjoyable to read. It also emphasizes the theme of childhood and playfulness, as it makes us think of a boy swinging on the branches. By using this sound consistently, Frost captures the image of the birches bending and swaying, which connects the reader to the carefree nature of youth.
Use the excerpt from "Birches" by Robert Frost to answer the question. "When I see birches bend to left and right Across the lines of straighter darker trees, I like to think some boy's been swinging them. But swinging doesn't bend them down to stay." In 3–5 sentences, write about the author’s repetitive use of the “b” sound and its significance in the excerpt. Use details from the excerpt to support your ideas (make it like a 7th grader wrote it)
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