From the simile in sentence below, why is the word "fragile" used?
the ballerina looked as fragile a budding rose.

postards have pictures on them, these pictures are things that may never be seen again. the pictures are a part of our history that shows things. because of this many collectors would pay a lot of money for them.

i read on google they "offer a glimpse into the past"

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explanation:

which character trait does the characterization from the passage above reveal about the grandson? a.honest. b.patient. c.sneaky. d.cruel.

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.

- i.a -