Why does the poet repeat the phrase "are bad for baby seals in the poem?
OA.
The poet wants to emphasize the dangers of swimming alone when very
young
OB. The poet wants to emphasize the night sea water changing from green to
black.
OC. The poet wants to emphasize the excitement that comes with living in the
open sea.
OD.
The poet wants to emphasize the importance of being brave and strong

The poet wants to emphasize the dangers of swimming alone when very young.

Explanation:

Repetition is when a specific word, phrase, or structure is repeated several times to point out or emphasize a particular idea. The poet repeats "Are bad for baby seals" to emphasize the dangers of swimming alone when very young, which include summer gales and Killer Whales.

in this text, paine use the word “ye” several times in order to  capture  the  attention of the colonists who   haven't understand the   importance and urgency of his cause. the word "ye" that is the plural of   "thou" is used to call the colonists attention and make the fight for the cause.