Nautical Metaphor in Pliny's Letters
In the sentence “Properat illuc unde alii fugiunt, rectumque cursum recta gubernacula in periculum tenet,” what is the primary figurative effect of the phrase “rectumque cursum recta gubernacula in periculum tenet”?
A
A nautical metaphor emphasizing moral straightness and heroic resolve
B
A military simile comparing naval command to battlefield tactics
C
Hyperbole exaggerating the physical dangers of the voyage
D
Personification of the ship as a willing participant in rescue
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