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Question

Which is a symbol of fleeting time and the certainty of death in "The Masque of the Red Death?"

the ebony clock

the masque

the red window

the Prince's dagger

Answer 1

In "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe, the symbol of fleeting time and the certainty of death is represented by the ebony clock. It signifies the passing of time and serves as a reminder to the guests of their mortality as it tolls, marking the inevitable approach of death.