1. How does the phrase "just a thick clutch of muscle, lopsided, mute" contribute to the tone
of the passage?
A. It shows how sensitive the heart is, creating a depressing tone.
B. It emphasizes that the heart is a body part without feelings, creating a doubtful
tone.
C. It demonstrates that the heart is a muscle that can change over time, creating a
hopeful tone.
D. It depicts the heart as useless and burdensome, creating an overwhelmed tone.

to and without are prepositions, so a, b, and d are prepositional phrases. the adverb phrase is c, about the surprise.

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 -