Critical thinking is best defined as thinking that uses inferences but does not solve problems
systematically evaluates information
criticizes others' opinions
is open-minded and creative

you need to know what you have learned: )

b. both have yearned to escape the environment they experienced as a child.

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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