I think it is b. Most beautiful, as c and d don't make sense. A is a possibility, but I'm pretty sure it is b. Most beautiful.
Answer:
Michel de Montaigne
Explanation:
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The subordinate clause is "unprotected animals got swept out" and the main clause is because "when waves rush in". hope u get it right ;)
Poe creates contrast in his portrayal of the bird in "The Raven" by placing the black bird on the marble statue. The contrast between the darkness of the bird and the whiteness of the statue is quite striking, exactly the thing he wanted to achieve.