Question

which statement best describes the rhyme schemes of the author to her book and a hymn to the evening? both poets primarily use couplets to link ideas; bradstreet uses inversion to complete rhymes. both poets use couplets for rhyme scheme and structure, inverting sentences when needed to maintain the rhyme. bradstreet uses couplets throughout. wheatley uses couplets and inverts sentences as needed for emphasis. bradstreet uses couplets for their overall rhyme scheme and structure. wheatley uses couplets to enhance the poem as a song of praise for creation

Explanation:

Analyze the use of couplets and inversion in the poems "The Author to Her Book" by Bradstreet and "A Hymn to the Evening" by Wheatley. Bradstreet uses couplets for structure and may use inversion for rhyme. Wheatley uses couplets and may invert for emphasis or as part of praising creation. The last option best describes their different approaches.

Answer:

Bradstreet uses couplets for their overall rhyme scheme and structure. Wheatley uses couplets to enhance the poem as a song of praise for creation.