PART A: How does the description of the ivy vine in
paragraph 18 contribute to the tone of the passage?
A It reflects Sue's determination to keep Johnsy alive.
B It shows the hopelessness of being fragile.
C It shows the run-down environment where Sue and
Johnsy live.
D
It reflects the narrator's sense of optimism.
Article: The last leaf by: O. Henry

Hi guys,

the answer is B. It shows the hopelessness of being fragile.

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.

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