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PSAT/NMSQT
PSAT Reading Test

Analyzing Word Choice in a Poem

Easy Rhetoric Analyzing Word Choice

Consider the following excerpt from a poem:

'Beneath the silver glow of the moon, the whispers of the night call to the weary soul, beckoning to rest and reflect.'

In this passage, the word choice contributes significantly to the mood and tone. What is the effect of the word 'whispers' in this context?

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