An author uses foreshadowing to -
a: describe the main character. strike reset
b: hint at future events. strike reset
c: create mood. strike reset
d: explain the setting. strike reset

- the mistakes that have been done in the past will repeat themselves

- you will trust all the wrong people

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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