Why does the author include these sentences?

the other force is one of bitterness and hatred, and it comes perilously close to advocating violence. it is expressed in the various black nationalist groups that are springing up across the nation.

a) to predict the future of his group’s actions

b) to recall the harsh actions of law enforcement

c) to encourage understanding of black nationalists

d) to provide a contrast to his group’s nonviolent efforts

d) to provide a contrast to his group’s nonviolent efforts.

The author states that various black nationalist groups are springing up across the nation. He also states that these represent the force of "bitterness and hatred" and that they come "perilously close to advocating violence." It is obvious from the passage that the author disagrees with these groups and believed them to be violent and bitter. It is likely that he wants to provide a contrast to his own group's nonviolent efforts.

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 lesson are you referencing?