Alliteration — Identify two examples of alliteration from the poem.
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in closely placed words. The poem uses this device to create rhythm and emphasis.
The first example is "voice of their vocation," where the 'v' sound is repeated to highlight the connection between a person's work and their identity.
The second example is "varied voices," which also repeats the 'v' sound to emphasize the diverse sounds of celebration. Alternatively, "sailing, and singing" repeats the 's' sound to depict the boatmen's joyful work.
Explanation
The question requires identifying two instances of alliteration from the provided poem text. Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. In the given lines, 'voice of their vocation' and 'varied voices' both demonstrate the repetition of the 'v' sound. Another valid example from the text is 'sailing, and singing', which repeats the 's' sound.