In a striking simile the poet compares his words to — a.
thunderclaps that will wake the world
c.
a torrential rainfall
b.
ashes and sparks from a fading fire
d.
the beauty of the natural world

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 -

i would say the answer is erm c but if you dont agree im so sorry

i believe the answer is inference