I think it would be C!
The person asking is asking for clarification on someones opinion
The speaker opens the poem with the declaration that we wear masks that hide our true feelings. He goes on to emphasize the severity of the pain and suffering that these masks try to cover up ;by the end we understand that all of the politeness and subdued emotions are just phony disguises of the painful truths that hide behind them. And those masks certainly aren't doing anyone any favors.
The correct answer for this question is this one:
"In a persuasive essay, the writer tries to convince the reader to agree with the point of view presented, while in an expository essay, the writer narrates a story using a plot, characters, and a setting."<span>
</span>Hope this helps answer your question and have a nice day ahead.