[1620] and yet the lord so upheld these persons, as in this general calamity they were not at all infected either with sickness, or lameness. and what i have said of these, i may say of many others who died . . that whilst they had health, yea, or any strength continuing, they were not wanting to any that had need of them. based on the above passage, what is the meaning of the word “calamity”? a faith b experience c misfortune d community

b. they require a huge investment of time, dedication ,training, and patience almost from the day they are born.

explanation:

the sentence gives a clear evidence of how carefully the sar dogs are selected and also specify from what time this exercise begins."almost from the day they are are born." this sentence shows as that this exercise begins early.

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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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