Giving brainliest for correct answer.

Read the excerpt from "Tough Break."

Fabio slumped in his chair when he heard the verdict. "You have a broken leg," the doctor said, looking at the boy who was known for fast dives on his trampoline.

Which phrase best helps the reader determine a tone of despair?

A. Fabio slumped in his chair
B. he heard the verdict
C. the doctor said, looking at the boy
D. for fast dives on his trampoline

A) Fabio slumped in his chair

Explanation:

that is the only answer that makes sense, sense despair means the complete loss  or absense of hope.

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 -

in the door-way, with his head in the room and with a lantern in hand with the most slight ray of light shining from it; so small and opening it so slowly to not disturb the old mans sleep.

i have watched the play of this story last friday.