Vocab Words
to extend the duration of something.
What is prolonging?
the highest point of tension in a story. This resolves the main conflict & the moment when the main character reaches - or fails to reach - their goal
What is climax?
What was Montresor's family coat of arms? Also, how did the coat of arms impact the story?
What is Montresor's family coat of arm's is a human foot stepping on a snake, and the snake is biting into the human heel. Their motto is "Nobody attacks me without impunity", which creates dramatic irony since the audience knows Montresor needs to live up to his family motto. As a result, he must attack Fortunato for insulting him out of pride.
How does Rainsford end up on Ship-Trap Island? Be specific.
What is Rainsford fell off the side of the yacht in the middle of the night. He heard gun shots in the distance so he swam toward the sound.
What is the difference between MOOD and TONE?
what is mood is how the reader FEELS, while tone is the author's attitude
Exemption from punishment.
What is impunity?
the main conflict is resolved or worked out & the loose ends are tied together.
what is resolution?
What is..... (get approval from Ms. Lenard)
Who is the protagonist? Who is the antagonist?
What is the protagonist is Rainsford, the antagonist is Zaroff.
The gnats danced on top of the counter tops while food was out.
what is personification.
The teacher made an attempt to _____________ the fight, but the guardian had to get involved.
what is preclude?
What are the FOUR main types of conflicts that drive a story?
What is man v. man, man v. nature, man. v society, man v. self?
What was Fortunato's "weak point"?
What is his love for wine?
What was Rainsford's first impression of General Zaroff?
What is Rainsford felt he was a handsome, educated man and a respectable host.
I have a million homework assignments to complete by tomorrow, but I have no time!
what is hyperbole?
not agitated or disturbed; calm
what is unruffled?
What was the climax of, "Cask of Amontillado?"
What is the moment when Montresor pushed and chained Fortunato to the wall?
What was the MOOD of "Cask of Amontillado"?
What is dark, unsettling, scary, etc.
List all four conflicts in the story that drive the plot.
What is man v. man- rainsford against zaroff
what is man v nature - rainsford against the sea, also surviving in the forest
man v society - zaroff's idea of hunt goes against societal norms
man v self- rainsford struggles with his idea of hunting.
Laughter is the best medicine.
what is a metaphor?
what is imprudent?
What is the definition of the rising action?
What is the events of the story that build suspense as the character(s) face conflict. This is all the events leading to the climax.
"You are a man to be missed"
What type of irony is this, and why?
What is verbal irony - because Montresor said this without meaning he will miss him. He won't miss him, since he plans on killing him. The sole purpose of saying this was to build trust and convince Fortunato they are friends.
List the different Traps, that Rainsford created to throw General Zaroff off during the hunt.
Also, for each trip- explain what happened or who got hurt at them.
What is the intricate loops- Zaroff was not thrown off by them, but let Rainsford go to "prolong the hunt"
Malay Man Catcher- tree fell and hurt Zaroff's shoulder
Burmese Tiget Pit- killed Zaroff's best dog
Uganda Spring Trap- killed Ivan
While I was in class, I heard a loud "BOOM" outside. It sounded like fireworks.
What is onomatopoeia?