Read the introduction [paragraphs 1-4]. What purpose does the introduction serve in developing the main idea?

It shows the reactions of Americans and Britons who read the Declaration of Independence.

It explains the flaws that caused Congress to hesitate to act on the Declaration of Independence.

It lists the names of the men who were chosen to write the Declaration of Independence.

It describes the reasons and purposes for writing the Declaration of Independence

a. inform

explanation:

"how to" tells us that it will explain how to, which means to inform

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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