What transition would show you that the author is comparing two things? Furthermore
As previously stated
Similarly
Without a doubt

it is C

peace out

Explanation:

Transitions are words that help us connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs in any piece of writing, as well as in speeches; they help to make writings flow better. Similarly is a type of transition that helps us compare two or more things by suggesting that they are in some way alike.

Explanation:

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 -