1. READ
As you read lines 1-30, begin to collect and cite evidence
from the text.
. Circle the image that opens the story.
. In the margin, explain what the author foreshadows will happen to Carlé
(lines 1-11).

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 -

what are you asking i dodnt know

tuttifroot

the quote relates to no dogs barked because the father and son learn a lot from each other. the theme is love because the father misses his son and they are trying to get to his mom where her dogs are barking.