Question

What is the tone of the following excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Masque of the Red Death"?

There was a sharp cry—and the dagger dropped gleaming upon the sable carpet, upon which, instantly afterwards, fell prostrate in death the Prince Prospero. Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave cerements and corpselike mask, which they handled with so violent

Answer 1

eager and enthusiastic
mournful and timid
macabre and suspenseful
hopeful and reassuring

Answer 2

Try A.

Answer 3

Which of these sentences uses the word requisite correctly?

The emperor was known for his courageous and requisite spirit.
The wettest region on earth receives requisite showers.
Nikita didn’t get the job because she didn’t possess the requisite skills.
Jennifer was profusely apologetic for her requisite behavior.

Answer 4

@toomuch2handle

Answer 5

can i get a medal for answering these ?

Answer 6

i can give u one

Answer 7

"requisite" means "required". No one can require an emperor to have a certain spirit, or require a region to get showers. If Jennifer's behavior was required, she would have no reason to apologize for it. But when you apply for a job, you need to have the skills required to do the job. So sentence C uses the word correctly. hope this helps you.

Answer 8

:) there

Answer 9

did you get the medal?

Answer 10

@Starswirl thank you very much

Answer 11

np. You are helpful btw. Thx

Answer 12

bye

Answer 13

ok bye