1. Which of the following best summarizes the author's main point?
La. Zebra mussels are harmful to the great lakes
b. Zebra mussels are harmful to all lakes
c. The importation of zebra mussels should be regulated
d. Many lakes and river systems are polluted

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 -

actually the answer would be c.) jane addams worked hard to improve the lives of less fortunate people.

demonstrative would be the answer.