Which statements best explain how the clock in "The Masque of the Red Death" atlects meaning? Select each correct answer.
Poe builds suspense by describing the fear each of the guests feels as the clock chimes.
The clock is a metaphor for how the Prince abused and wasted his time,
The clock symbolizes the passing of time and reinforces the theme that no one can escape death,
Poe uses his descriptions of the clock to paint a picture of the lanish dessa and party en specieved by the guests

(the black cat poem) where does the writer fail to support her points with evidence? what evidence from the story would you suggest adding to support these points?

Hurry 20 mins all the animals were now present except moses, the tame raven, who slept on a perch behind the back door. when major saw that they had all made themselves comfortable and were waiting attentively he cleared his throat and began: "comrades, you have heard already about the strange dream that i had last night. but i will come to the dream later. i have something else to say first. i do not think, comrades, that i shall be with you for many months longer, and before i die i feel it my duty to pass on to you such wisdom as i have acquired. i have had a long life, i have had much time for thought as i lay alone in my stall, and i think i may say that i understand the nature of life on this earth as well as any animal now living. it is about this that i wish to speak to you." which historical figure does old major most likely represent? tsar nicholas ii an imperial guard vladimir lenin joseph stalin

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