It was many and many a year ago, in a kingdom by the sea, that a maiden there lived whom you may know, by the name Annabel Lee; And thus maiden she lived with no other thought than to love and be loved by me.


How does the rhythm of the excerpt support the theme of the poem?

AThe rhythm is consistent, and Poe celebrates the predictability of history

BThe rhythm is consistent and Poe celebrates the simplicity of young love

CThe rhythm is unpredictable and Poe warns readers to guard their hearts

DThe rhythm is unpredictable and Poe warns readers of nature strengths