How does the alliteration in line 6 affect the poem's tone?

A It creates an elusive tone that emphasizes how foreign the moon is.

B It creates a sinister tone that emphasizes the eeriness of the moon.

C It creates a harsh tone that emphasizes the brightness of the moon.

D It creates a soft and tranquil tone that emphasizes the moon's quietness.

Heres the poem

All up and down the dunes,

the tall green grasses dance,

as the wind plays lively tunes

across the sandy expanse.

But the moon above is a statue,

silent and somber and still,

its reflection on the sea is a tattoo,

that we watch from upon the hill.

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Karson Buchanan

14 September, 00:47

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Derek Wise · Answer 1

The correct answer is It creates a soft and tranquil one that emphasizes the moon's quietness. I took the test.