Question

What is the best paraphrase of the line "Full fathom five thy father lies"? A. Your father is five fathoms tall. B. Your father has lied about his height. C. Your father lies five fathoms under the sea. D. Your father has been diving to a depth of five fathoms.

Answer 1

the best paraphrase of the line "Full fathoms five thy father lies"

is C.(Your father lies five fathoms under the sea ) 

Answer 2

The anser is C: Your father lies five fathoms under the sea.

 Fathom is a unit for measuring the depth of water, equal to 1.8 meters or six feet. The verb in "thy father lies" means being in a flat, horizontal position. In the sentece B, in "your father has lied", the verb lie means saying something that is not true in order to deceive someone. A: The fathom unit is not for measuring heights. D: diving is not in a lying position.