In the short story, The Masque of the Red Death, the author uses symbolism and figurative language throughout to help the reader to be more involved in the story. What is symbolism? What is a symbol the author uses in the story, and how does this symbol help the reader better understand the story? Be sure to use textual evidence to support your answer. You must include exact quotes from the text with line or paragraph numbers. Use ACEE format discussed to properly answer the question.