In Passage 1, how does the author's use of figurative language in the phrase an awful silence reigned throughout those subterraneous regions impact the tone of the story? A)The use of irony provides humor to a story that is meant to amuse and entertain readers.
B)The use of symbolism creates a fantastical tone that supports the existence of monsters within the castle.
C)The use of hyperbole mirrors the main character's exaggerated feelings of dread when she is really quite safe.
D)The use of personification increases the suspense in a situation where the main character fears she is being chased.