It is a metaphor representing not just the 'mask' of the plague, but also the 'masquerade' of the ball and the 'masquerade' of pretending to escape death.
The tone of a poem reveals the speaker's attitude towards the subject of the poem and towards its audience. In poems, the tone is indicated by using figures of speech, rhyme, sentence structure, and imagery.
Word choice is another resource that poets have to reveal their voice. Word choice refers to the selection of words the poet chooses to use and they determine the message that the poet is trying to convey. It adds style to the work. For example, choosing between abstract or concrete words draws an idea of the poet's style.
Answer:
Plaintively
Inquisitive
Explanation:
<em>Plaintively</em> can be defined as something done in a sad or mournful way.
<em>Inquisitive</em> can be defined as curious or inquiring.
