The author emphasizes the size of New York City to show that it's actually quite small compared to nature and the ecosystem. The author emphasizes the "colossal" size of New York as an ironic source with the purpose of showing that even the strongest concrete city can be drawn by the power of mother nature itself.
<span>Dr. King uses the words “whirlwinds” and “shake” to help readers understand that a dramatic change is coming to the nation.
There is not a literal storm coming, but figurative one. The above makes the most sense</span>
I would go with D. band hope i helped