Closely read the following sample dictionary entry for the word “plethora.” “plethora (pleth’ ər ə) n. 1. overabundance 2. archaic. a medical condition resulting from an increase of the quantity of blood in the body” according to this entry, when would the second definition of “plethora” be most likely to be used?
a. in casual language

b. in formal academic writing

c. in a newspaper

d. in the past

technical documents should be clear and precise. basically, clarity is the key element in a successful technical document.

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 -