Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this story. which statement best describes how word choice creates the dreamlike tone in “the masque of the red death”? the emphasis on "madness" tells readers that this story is taking place within the narrator’s mind. words like embellishments, fete, and masqueraders create a surreal atmosphere. words like phantasm, bizarre, and delirious create a world that doesn’t seem real. descriptions emphasize the beauty of the party and enjoyment of the partygoers to create a fanciful effect.

the present continuous is a verb tense which is mainly used to indicates that an action is in progress at the moment of speaking.  

it is formed using: person + verb to be (am/is/are) +verb + - ing form  

example: i am studying at this moment .

in addition, the present continuous is also used in order to express things that will or will not happen in the near future.

example: i am having dinner with some friends tonight.

the speaker sometimes   uses it   to express that an action is repeated and it causes irritation on the part of the speaker

example: my sister is constantly complaining about everything.

the simple predicate of the sentence is camped.