This is a literary technique known as conceit.
A conceit<span> is a kind of metaphor that compares two very different things in a remarkable and smart way. In this poem, the two opposing forces are light and darkness. But still, the author was able to equate them together in a surprising way to relate them both to the theme of beauty.</span>
Muscles
bones
skin
skills
jumping
The theme is the moral or the lesson of the story. After reading the story, which of the answers gives you a lesson that is universal (can apply to anyone) and fits with the story. For example, one could say that the moral of Finding Nemo is "always listen to your parents as they know best". No specific details like names or places are given in the theme.
Gerund as it functions as a subject of your sentence as well.
Answer:
they help the amount of air and water that get into the soil. they also break down leaves and stuff into organic matter that give nutrients for the plant to grow.
their existence is basically fertilizer for any plant.
Explanation:
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