At first, sojourner truth was happy to have many children because
a. they could her with her daily tasks.
b. they were the only things that gave her joy.
c. it took her mind off her problems.
d. it provided more slaves for her owner.

2b2t

explanation:

2b2t

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 -