Answer:
I feel like it's a mixture of both
Explanation:
It's a very accurate description so I wouldn't be caught off guard if it was a serious remark. Hope this helps
Gloomy
The author's tone is is gloomy as it is discussing death.
It depends on what you need it for, if you have a lot of things that you need to pin up so you don't loose them one would be great. If you don't well then it might not be for you...
Because , Dreaded is a stronger word.