"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.

(4 points)

And write it down like a 7 grader

The author's repetitive use of the "b" sound in the excerpt creates a gentle and soothing rhythm to the words. This rhythm reflects the peaceful and natural setting of the birch trees bending. The sound of the "b" also mimics the swaying motion of the birches themselves, further emphasizing the imagery of the trees being swung by a boy. Overall, the repetition of the "b" sound adds a musical quality to the passage and enhances the reader's sensory experience.