<span> A death has just occurred yet she sees signs of new life.
One would expect a much darker scene to set the tone for Mrs. Mallard's grief. However, instead of sorrow, Mrs. Mallard sees her chance for a new life, one free from her husband's. The new life is hers. A life where she gets to make the decisions and choose what she wants without having to think of another person.
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The correct answer is A. The first paragraph.
I went to poetryfoundation.org and read the texts.
A isn't correct because the rhyme scheme is AAAC.
B isn't correct because the rhyme scheme is ABABCC.
C isn't correct because the rhyme scheme is ABAC or ABAC in some cases.
D is correct because the rhyme scheme is AA BB CC DD...
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