Read the poem.
columbus
by joaquin miller
how does the repetition of the words "a light! " in the last stanza affect the poem?
a.) it implies that the men on the ship have spotted lights on the shoreline.
b.) it conveys a suspenseful mood that the mate spotted another ship on the ocean.
c.) it suggests the mate's excitement at finally seeing starlight to guide them.
d.) it creates a light-hearted tone that the men have finally reached their destination.