<span>The meter of this line is iambic</span>
Answer:
Simile
Explanation:
A simile is comparing 2 things using like or as. In this case, it used as, compared with an empty well to describe how dry their mouth is.
These lines suggest that Hamlet is resigned to the fact that he is being led into a trap as he is does not fight against the idea of sailing off with them.
Hamlet is often depressed throughout the play; these lines are further proof that he is accepting of the fact his life may not last much longer.
