The poet probably chose the word hoary to describe the grass because...

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his theme involved aging and weariness.
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snow had covered the ground.
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the grass was brittle and sharp.
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he wanted to create a image of springtime.

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The poet probably chose the word "hoary" to describe the grass because his theme involved aging and weariness. The term "hoary" often connotes something old, gray, or worn, which aligns well with themes of aging and the passage of time.

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