2. Which of the following statements best describes the
poetic effect of the repetition of the phrase "A terrible
beauty is born" in line 16, line 40, and line 80?

A The repetition emphasizes the social and political
turmoil following the Easter Rising.
B The repetition stresses the new government that
was "born" from the Irish rebellion.
C The repeating line embodies both the violence and
idealism of the Easter Rising, out of which a changed
Ireland emerged.
D The repeating line reflects the Irish people's
strengthening resolve for independence, implying
the Easter Rising will not be the last conflict with
England.
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