Poetry is well-suited to express the universal and concrete simultaneously because it is highly symbolic it is short and memorable every culture responds to rhyme and meter it is often read aloud

A). It is highly symbolic.

Explanation:

Poetry is an art that offers a blend of universal and concrete elements together. The representation of thoughts in an elevated manner with a dash of mood and rhythm(through diction) to encourage the readers to imagine and experience the abstract concepts and intense emotions presented with a symbolic element. Poetry employs symbolism to transmit certain ideas, thoughts, or issues to the readers in such a manner that aids in understanding it more effectively. The poets use diction and style to create the tone or mood and combine the universal and concrete together that assists in evoking the desired response from the audience. Thus, option A is the correct answer.

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 -