In “The Masque of the Red Death” Poe describes the window panes of the black room as "scarlet—a deep blood color." What is the effect of this word choice?
A. The word choice makes associations with the human body.
B. The word choice reminds readers that Prince Prospero is weird.
C. The word choice helps create the party like atmosphere.
D. The word choice mirrors the deadly plague outside the castle walls.