Elizabeth Coatsworth uses short, quick words in the first stanza of "Swift Things Are Beautiful" because they d. contribute to the ongoing metaphor in Coatsworth's work. In my opinion it's the most correct option.
This is an example of D. irony.
Irony is when you say something which is actually the opposite of what you think, in order to make a funny statement. So, this person said the doctor was unusually prompt (which means punctual, someone who always arrives on time), even though he was half an hour late. <span />
Answer:
Sorry I couldn't answer!
Explanation:
Since I have never read this, nor is there a picture of what it is, I can't really answer it. Also, this is like...4 months late, lol, I just realized that.