The Swimmer
Stroke after stroke, stroke after stroke
She glides across the water, skin shimmering inches below
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An arrow soaring just beneath the surface rises to the top again
Stroke after stroke, stroke after stroke.
How do the longer lines most clearly contribute to the meaning of the poem?
O A. The longer lines strengthen the information about the swimmer by
adding description
O B. The longer lines reinforce the idea of swimming the length of a
pool.
O C. The longer lines reflect the swimmer's dedication to consistent
improvement in her sport.
O D. The longer lines speed up the pace of the poem, showing the
swimmer's momentum.