Which best analyzes the symbolism of the fourth stanza of this excerpt? a) the darkness symbolizes the strange and unknown, building suspense by delaying the identity of the "late visitor." b) the darkness symbolizes the distinct and separate malevolence of the gods and nature. c) the darkness is just darkness and symbolizes a life filled with unfulfilled dreams and meaningless encounters. d) the darkness symbolizes the evil intention of the raven and the guilt of the speaker from past misdeeds.

Option A) The darkness symbolizes the strange and unknown, building suspense by delaying the identity of the "late visitor."

Explanation:

The darkness is a symbol used to denote the uncertain, unknown aspect of the future. It represents that which is unseen to the human eye, or that which cannot be easily deciphered by the human intellect. In addition, the darkness represents the uncertainty that the future holds. Thus, in this case, the author effectively used the symbolism of darkness to describe the unknown. Thus, in this case, the correct option will be option A which symbolizes the strange, unknown and uncertain suspense in the future.

> the hunger games

> divergent

> caraval

> and i darken (depends on age range)

> strange the dreamer

> red queen

> the grisha trilogy

> six of crows

> the star-touched queen

- "d.)  describe the iroquois belief of how the earth was created. for the iroquois, there was no reason to explain the importance of rituals. also, as animists, they didn't need a special elaboration as to why animals are important or why they had a crucial role in the earth's creation. this is just an authentic myth that explains the creation of the earth. every culture has produced creation myths."