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:

In "The Author to Her Book" by Bradstreet, couplets are used for overall rhyme - scheme and structure. In "A Hymn to the Evening" by Wheatley, couplets are used to enhance the poem as a song of praise for creation.

Answer:

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