Predict what will likely happen to a poet's voice when changing from a free verse format to a controlled form (like a sonnet).

a. the voice will stay the same because the message is the same.
b. the voice will become stronger and more emotional.
c. the voice will become controlled and distant because there are rules to follow.
d. the voice will disappear into the rules of the sonnet.

When changing from a free verse format to a controlled form, the poet's voice will likely change in the following way:

c.The voice will become controlled and distant because there are rules to follow.

Since the poet was used to expressing himself without worrying about rhymes or number of stanzas, and could then let his creativity and overall thoughts flow, changing to a controlled form would likely undermine the poet's words because aesthetics would take away from emotion and wit. The voice would not disappear, but it would certainly be more controlled.

c. our lives go by quickly, so take time to enjoy each moment.

explanation:

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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