Oh! To be a flower Nodding in the sun,
Bending, then upspringing
As the breezes run;
Holding up
A scent-brimmed cup,
Full of summer's fragrance to the summer sun.
- Amy Lowell, "Song"
In this excerpt from Amy Lowell's poem "Song," how does line length most
clearly contribute to the meaning of the poem?
A. The relatively short lines create a sense of simplicity that matches
the description of the carefree life of a flower.
B. The relatively long lines offer the opportunity for extended
descriptions, helping the reader picture the flower in great detail. C. The relatively short lines create a sense of musicality that shows
that the flower itself is singing a song. D. The relatively long lines draw attention to the speaker's feelings of
joy when contemplating a flower.