Here's why:
* Focus on sight: The stanza describes the house's morning routine, emphasizing the visual elements: "The house stood alone in the world," "the windows glowed," "the lawn sprinklers whirred," "the tiles gleamed."
* Limited sound: The only sound mentioned is the "whirring" of the sprinklers, which is brief and less impactful than the detailed sounds in other stanzas (e.g., the "clicking" of the stove, the "crashing" of the dishes).
While other stanzas might not be *completely* devoid of sound imagery, the second stanza stands out for its focus on visual details and the minimal use of sound.