The line that best paraphrases the excerpt is A. And when I think that I’ll never see you again, beautiful creature (...).
To paraphrase is to express the meaning of something by rewording it in a different way. Both the excerpt and option A express the same: that the poet is considering the possibility of never looking at the beautiful "creature" again.
I believe the answer is cruel
Answer:
D. Ask listeners to change their personal values
Explanation:
Sorry if this is incorrect, but I believe it fits well with the conclusion.
