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Read lines 44-47 from Passage 2.The watery kingdom, whose ambitious headSpits in the face of heaven, is no barTo stop the foreign spirits, but they come,As o'er a brook, to see fair Portia.How does the personification in the lines above affect the idea expressed?It provides imagery that describes the extent of Portia's beautyIt emphasizes how much Portia is desired by men all over the world.It compares the task of choosing a casket to the simple task of crossing a small streamIt explains that only men who have overcome great challenges are worthy of marrying Portia.