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Read line 1 from "The Rainy Day."


The day is cold, and dark, and dreary


Which statement best describes the effect of meter in this line?



It captures the feeling of a cozy, wintry day.




It enlivens the poem with its rhythmic variety.



It repeats the sound of an initial letter for emphasis.



It conveys a sense of monotony carried throughout the poem.