In this passage helena speaks of herself as demetrius’s spaniel.

which tone does this metaphor create in this excerpt?

helena’s tone is sarcastic; she pretends to be flattered that demetrius would treat her as well as one of his beloved hunting dogs.

the tone is cheerful; helena imagines herself as a little puppy who demetrius cannot resist.

helena’s tone is playful; she wants to make demetrius laugh by making such a ridiculous comparison.

the tone is pleading; she doesn’t care if he treats her like a dog, as long as she can follow him.