Question

read the following lines: nor yet a floating spar to men that sink and rise and sink and rise and sink again; what figurative language element does the poet use in these lines? hint: figurative language - words or phrases that are meaningful, but not literally true repetition allusion irony

Explanation:

The phrase "rise and sink and rise and sink again" repeats the words "rise" and "sink", which is a clear example of repetition. Allusion refers to a reference to an external idea, person, or event, and irony is the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. Neither of those apply here.

Answer:

A. Repetition