Question

Why does the speaker use the word recompense in line 8? 7 My love is such that rivers cannot quench, 8 Nor ought but love from thee give recompense. 9 Thy love is such I can no way repay; A.To affirm how thankful she is for her husband's love B.To highlight another way her husband can demonstrate his love C.To emphasize that the only reward she wants is her husband's love D.To stress that her husband should repay her for the love she shows him

Answer 1

to emphasize that the only reward she wants is her husband's love

Answer 2

D. To stress that her husband should repay her for the love she shows him.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the English language, the word recompense could refer to payment or reward expected for something.

In line 8, the speaker's emphatic use of this expression immediately after saying,

"My love is such that Rivers cannot quench,"

shows that the speaker expresses a strong love for her husband, and thus expects the same (repayment) in return.