The explanation for the reference has been the late-night long walk by the author. Thus, option C is correct.
The sentence in the poem has been, "The lamp said, "Four o'clock." It has been from the poem, "Rhapsody on a Windy Night." The narrator has been taking a time reference to depict the walk of the character.
The character has been walking at night, full of thoughts. He came across the street lamp and in the late night dark. To maintain the pace of the poem and reflect the significance, the time reference has been used.
The clock has been showing 4 o'clock. It has been depicted that the walk has been a late-night long walk. Thus, option C is correct.
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