Before beginning a discussion; a group should agree on a set of definitions or beliefs to avoid confusion. this set of definitions or beliefs is called: a. ground rules b. common ground c. discussion questions d. main points

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 -

i'd say the answer is nuisance. i hope i .