What is the author's purpose for putting the word "taking" in quotation marks in paragraph 5? Cite evidence from the text in your response. I even added a picture.

It is used to emphasize that fact that this is an opinion, not a fact.

Explanation: Immigration has been a very controversial topic for several years; naturally, everyone has their own opinion regarding the matter. By placing the word "taking" in quotations, the author is conveying the point of view of a specific group, that is, those opposed to immigration, without indicating his/her own stance.

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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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c. with one finger is the answer