Which line best demonstrates simple repetition?

• A. Never, never, never give up
• B. The whisper wound wildly westward
• C. Times flies like an arrow
• D. Cold, colder, coldest winds blew

Answer: (A)

Simple repetition repeats the exact same word for emphasis and rhythm. In the line where the word Never appears three times in a row, the exact same form is repeated, creating a strong, chant-like push that underscores determination. The whisper line relies on repeating a consonant sound (alliteration) but not the same word. The arrow line uses a familiar saying that trades on word meaning and structure rather than repeating a word. The winds line shows a progression with different forms of the root word (cold, colder, coldest), which is gradation, not simple repetition. So the line with the identical repetition of Never is the best example.