How does the gradual shortening of lines mostly clearly contributes to the meaning of the poem? A. The gradual shortening of lines ingress the poem's pace, emphasizing the theme of shorting of life. B. The gradual shortening of lines creates a visual image of the poem's topic, the candle flames. C. The Gradual shortening of lines slows the poems pace hinting at the slow burning out of flame. D. The gradual shortening of lines imitates the actions of the candle diminishing flame.