Assyr come down like a wolf on the fold,

And his cohorts were gleaming in purple and gold.
And the sheen of their spears was like stars on the sea,
When the blue wave rolls nightly on deep Galilee.

What is a key characteristics of a refrain in poetry?

A. Imagery
B. Alliteration
C. Repetition ••
D. Rhyme

Correct me if I'm wrong!!

You are right.

That is a key characteristic, yes.

https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/terms-refrain

repetition

Yes, you are correct! A key characteristic of a refrain in poetry is repetition. A refrain is a phrase, line, or group of lines that is repeated at regular intervals throughout a poem, often at the end of each stanza or verse. It helps to create a sense of rhythm and musicality in the poem, emphasizing a particular idea or theme. In the given excerpt, the repeated lines "And the sheen of their spears was like stars on the sea, When the blue wave rolls nightly on deep Galilee" serve as the refrain.