This question is only for the people who have read "the masque of the red death".

which statements best explains how the clock in "the masque of the red death" influences meaning?

select each correct answer.

a. the clock reinforces the theme of the story that no one can escape death.

b. the fear each of the guests feel when the clock chimes reflects the fear that they have of death.

c. by ticking down the moments, the clock reinforces the idea that time is running out for the prince and his guests.

d. the clock develops the idea that time is precious and that it is important to use one's time wisely.

answer only if you are positive that it is correct.

What is the problem with the following sentence: cameron, who has an extreme and unreasonable suspicion of other people and their motives, suffers from paranoia which is a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, was absolutely sure that someone was following him even though he was absolutely alone and hadn't seen a car for miles and miles.

Whiat is the best example of a story's historical content?

Read this adapted excerpt from a famous poem by john keats. this poem is about a beautiful vase with intricate shapes and patterns. you, silent form, do tease us out of thought as does etemity: cold pastorall when old age shall this generation waste, you shall remain in the middle of other woe than ours, a friend to man, to whom you say "beauty is truth, truth beauty that is all you know on earth, and all you need to know what is the poet saying when he writes that "old age shall this generation waste"? the poet is expressing his dread of growing older the poet is mourning the changes he sees in his "generation." the poet is saying that beauty is illusionary and short-lived. the poet is saying that people don't live long; life is brief