Question
8.
Why do you think Poe chose to set the story during a masquerade ball?
A.
To emphasize the grandness of the prince's wealth
B.
To illustrate the diversity of the guests
C.
To show how people hide their true selves
D.
To highlight the beauty of costumes and masks
Why do you think Poe chose to set the story during a masquerade ball?
A.
To emphasize the grandness of the prince's wealth
B.
To illustrate the diversity of the guests
C.
To show how people hide their true selves
D.
To highlight the beauty of costumes and masks
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C. To show how people hide their true selves
Poe often explores themes of appearance versus reality and the darker aspects of human nature, and the setting of a masquerade ball underscores this idea by allowing characters to conceal their identities and intentions.
Poe often explores themes of appearance versus reality and the darker aspects of human nature, and the setting of a masquerade ball underscores this idea by allowing characters to conceal their identities and intentions.