The independant clause mean the simple subject which says that you can read a part of a sentence that makes a lot of sense. So in this sentence "Since you are writing a poem, how will you use metaphors?"
The dependent clause is the one that makes no sense while being alone.
In this sentence the dependent clause is Since you are writing a poem.
It makes no sense all alone in one sentence.
Now for the actual question answer is the independent clause.
The independent clause is how will you use metaphors?
I think that is the independent clause because it really makes sense even though it's a part of the question.
1. the valley was very steep. 2. the misty air made it hard to see
Answer:second one I think
Explanation:
I think
Character vs character
explanation: this is because two people are arguing over a object or someone.