Select the participle or participial phrase in the box below. also select the noun or pronoun modified by the participle.
a person observing a crime should call crime stop.

participial phrase: observing a crime

the noun modified by the participle: person

Explanation:

The participial phrase observing a crime functions as an adjective modifying the subject ‘person’. The participial phrase consists of observing (participle) and a crime (direct object of action expressed in participle).  

Participle/participial phrase: observing a crime

Noun or pronoun modified: person

Explanation:

I had this on my test.

hello,

your answer is a) the metaphor suggests that the poetic themes are serious and dark.

collins is comparing the poem to a dark room. he is suggesting that the poems theme is serious and wants you to understand it. you don't need to understand the poet in order to understand the poem. you also don't need to move around while reading it. he is simply saying the poem has a dark and serious theme.

- i.a -

your blank of voice often reflects your feelings emotion and thoughts