The gray man represents death, and his actions as a wise advisor are designed to teach the people not to fear death. the author is us using this character to develop
a) an allegorical theme.
b) a supernatural element.
c) a character foil.
d) a closed resolution.

Read kabir’s poem “tell me, o swan, your ancient tale,” and answer the question. the swan is an extended metaphor. which of the following best describes this metaphor? a) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is implicit rather than explicit. b) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is neither implicit nor explicit. c) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is explicit rather than implicit. d) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is both implicit and explicit.