It can’t be a smilie because nothing is being compared using like or as. It can’t be onomatopoeia because the following words is not used in that quotation, POW, WOW BOOM etc. It can’t be metaphor because nothing is being compared without using like or as, and it can’t be rhyme because nothing in here is being rhymed so it has to be Assonance.
Answer:
It shows a serious undertone to laying out the scene. It helps the reader understand that the Sheriff isn't fooling around and that something important is starting.
“To His Coy Mistress” is actually a poem that was written by Andrew Marvell, an author and a politician as well. This poem is spoken by a nameless man and dedicates this poem to a nameless woman as well. Therefore, I can say that the word that best describes the tone of this poem is longing. It would be the last option. Hope this helps.
A want is something that someone had the desire for, but doesn't necessarily need. A need however is something that the person may not have a desire for, but is very important.