The imagery—"fire,' 'crown,' 'dark room'-carries not just a perceptual intensity but a rich evocation of cultural history-feudal resonance of
crowns and fire are communal and sacred.

What does this mean? What is the third dashes grammatical function?

the cost of attendance or coa is an approximate budget for the cost of attendance of the whole academic year. in order to calculate this, universities take into consideration many factors like room and board, tuitions and fees, books, transportation and personal expenses such as medicine, laundry, clothing. all these factors combined make up the final sum to the cost of attendance in each university.

i believe that is the truth if thats what you where asking for