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Read the passage.

excerpt from "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe

It was in this apartment, also, that there stood against the western wall, a gigantic clock of ebony. Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company…
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Which statements best explain how the sensory language affects the tone in this excerpt?

Select each correct answer.
Responses

Words like musical and gay create a positive and welcoming tone.
Words like musical and gay create a positive and welcoming tone.

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Which statements best explain how the sensory language affects the tone in this excerpt?

Select each correct answer.
Responses

A: Words like musical and gay create a positive and welcoming tone.

B: The sensory language creates a suspenseful tone; everyone pauses as the clock chimes disrupt their waltz.

C: The sensory language creates a joyful tone; the guests are elated at the lavish party and beautiful music.

D: The use of words like dull, clang, and monotonous create an ominous tone.

Answer 1

B: The sensory language creates a suspenseful tone; everyone pauses as the clock chimes disrupt their waltz.

D: The use of words like dull, clang, and monotonous create an ominous tone.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step-by-step explanation:

In the excerpt, words like "dull," "heavy," and "monotonous" create an ominous tone, while words like "clear," "loud," and "exceedingly musical" describe the sound of the clock, creating a sense of suspense. The fact that the musicians pause their performance and the waltzers cease their evolutions further adds to the suspenseful tone. Therefore, option B is correct.

Option A is incorrect because the tone is not necessarily positive or welcoming, despite the use of the word "gay" to describe the company. Option C is also incorrect because while there may be an element of joy and elation, it is not the dominant tone conveyed by the sensory language.