Find the synonym. Choose a word from the list that has the same meaning as the word in italics. Use a dictionary if you need to. The scout pulled the rope taut before tying the knot.

ridiculous
enough
tight
enlarge
interfere
danger
pain
persuade
soak
build

I’m pretty sure that it is to persuad. off topic but i like ur pfp

Explanation:

your answer is c) experiments with water vapor showed that elements combine in specific proportions.

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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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