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In “Lovers’ Infiniteness,” the speaker wonders how he can have “all” his beloved’s love, looking at a series of possible answers. How does the verb mood in lines 9–11 reflect this exploration?

A. By using the subjunctive in line 9, the speaker indicates that the answer he is discussing is only hypothetical—it is not the case.

B. By using the indicative in line 9, the speaker indicates that the answer he is discussing is only hypothetical—it is not the case.

C. By using the subjunctive in line 9, the speaker indicates that the answer he is discussing is an established fact.

D. By using the indicative in line 9, the speaker indicates that the answer he is discussing is an established fact.