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diamong [38]
3 years ago
8

How do the repeated words, "Sail on! sail on! sail on! and on!" affect the poem?

English
2 answers:
Elena-2011 [213]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

They stress Columbus's determination and fearlessness.

Explanation:

The poem that has "Sail on! sail on! sail on! and on!" in it is called <em>Columbus, by Joaquin Miller</em>.

"Sail on" is a refrain in the poem to enforce the idea of exploration, braveness, and adventure. Columbus is going to a new world and he is not afraid to do so.

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<em>These very winds forget their way,  </em>

<em>  For God from these dread seas is gone.  </em>

<em>Now speak, brave Admiral, speak and say”—  </em>

<em>  He said: “Sail on! sail on! and on!”</em>

dybincka [34]3 years ago
3 0

They stress Columbus's determination and fearlessness.

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