Answer:
The author's tone toward his subject matter--the loss of innocence and the grief of the human experience--is somber and regretful.
His tone toward Margaret, the young woman, is understanding and empathetic, as he understands why she feels grief when looking at the fallen leaves.
His voice shows that he is creative and innovative. He makes up words and uses interesting meter to accentuate certain words and ideas. He also displays a sense of sadness when remarking on the loss of innocence.
Explanation:
so, it's A " it illustrates the authors strong emotions about loss of innocence"
