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 and "A Hymn to the Evening" by Wheatley, Bradstreet uses couplets for overall rhyme - scheme and structure. Wheatley uses couplets in her hymn which is a song of praise for creation. The other options mis - attribute the use of inversion or the purpose of couplets.

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.