Ode to Solitude
by Alexander Pope
Which statement BEST describes the impact
of the underlined alliteration in the third
stanza, on page 1?
It creates a hushed sound that reflects the
disinterest felt toward life.
Happy the man, whose wish and care
A few paternal acres bound,
Content to breathe his native air
In his own ground.
Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread,
Whose flocks supply him with attire;
Whose trees in summer yield him shade,
In winter, fire.
Blest, who can unconcernedly find
Hours, days, and years slide soft away
In health of body, peace of mind,
Quiet by day,
It creates a harsh sound that reflects the
unpleasantness of growing older.
It creates a smooth sound that reflects the
gentle passage of time.
It creates an urgent sound that reflects the
speed at which life goes by.
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