2 How do the words "little," "dumb,"and "shrieking" square in lines 9-10 impact the meaning of the poem? Oh, little leaves that are so dumb Against the shrieking city air, A. They describe the sounds that the traffic and trains make. B. They emphasize the natural beauty of the trees and leaves. C. They convey the idea that city trees are limited in their abilities. D. They contrast the size of the country trees and the city trees.