When he for a moment like a drop of rain he sinks into thy depths of bubbling groan

Question

What is the effect of the underlined simile?

• 1. It depicts the dark beauty of the ocean, comparing the dazzling waters to the sparkle of a single drop of rain.
• 2. It symbolizes the shallowness of human beings, comparing them unfavorably to all of the beauty and life contained in the ocean's
waters.
• 3. It compares the passage of time to the depths of the ocean to emphasize the length of time it takes for a fleet of ships to cross the ocean.
• 4. It underscores the insignificance of humans, showing how powerless and inconsequential they are when compared to the vastness of the ocean.