Poetry Terms
Definition: an over exaggeration meant to express the impact on the reader rather than the literal meaning
Hyperbole
What “narrow Fellow” is the speaker describing in the poem?
Snake
1. What reason does the narrator give for wanting to kill the old man?
The old man's "vulture eye"
1. What motivates Montresor to seek revenge on Fortunato?
A) Fortunato stole his money
B) Fortunato insulted him
C) Fortunato embarrassed him at a party
D) Fortunato betrayed his family
B) Fortunato insulted him
True or false: Mood can go into tone but tone cannot go into mood.
True
Definition: figurative language that requires you to identify and analyze the five senses
Imagery
2. Which sensory detail does Dickinson use to show how quietly the creature moves?
A) “A spotted shaft”
B) “You may have met Him — did you not”
C) “The Grass divides as with a Comb”
D) “A Floor too cool for Corn”
C) "The Grass divides as with a comb"
2. How does the narrator try to prove he is not insane?
A) He explains his family history
B) He describes how carefully and methodically he planned the murder
C) He admits he has strange visions
D) He apologizes to the old man
B) He describes how carefully and methodically he planned the murder
2. How does Montresor lure Fortunato into the catacombs?
A) He promises him a rare jewel
B) He invites him to a feast
C) He asks for his expert opinion on a cask of Amontillado
D) He pretends he needs help with repairs
C) He asks for his expert opinion on a cask of Amontillado
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Mood is the atmosphere of the characters/text whereas tone is the author's attitude about the subject
Definition: figurative language comparing to unlike thinks not using like or as
Metaphor
3. How does the speaker feel about encountering the narrow fellow as a child?
A) Excited and brave
B) Afraid and uneasy
C) Confused but calm
D) Joyful and curious
B) Afraid and uneasy
3. What sound begins to drive the narrator to confess?
A) A knocking at the door
B) The old man’s scream
C) The ticking of a clock
D) The beating of the old man’s heart
D) The beating of the old man’s heart
3. What detail shows Fortunato is vulnerable during their journey?
A) He is very tired
B) He forgot his coat
C) He lost his torch
D) He has been drinking heavily and is already drunk
D) He has been drinking heavily and is already drunk
3. In “The Tell-Tale Heart,” which phrase best describes the narrator’s tone as he recounts the murder?
A) Calm but obsessive
B) Humorous and lighthearted
C) Detached and bored
D) Hopeful and optimistic
A) Calm but obsessive
This is when two or more words close together start with the same sound. It’s often used to make phrases catchy, fun, or memorable.
Example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
4. Which poetic device is most present in the line “The Grass divides as with a Comb”?
A) Simile
B) Hyperbole
C) Alliteration
D) Personification
A) Simile
4. What is the climax of the story?
A) When the narrator decides to kill the old man
B) When the police arrive and begin questioning him
C) When the narrator attacks the old man and kills him
D) When the narrator hears the heart beating louder and louder until he confesses
D) When the narrator hears the heart beating louder and louder until he confesses
4. What is the climax of the story?
A) Montresor and Fortunato first meet at the Carnival
B) Montresor chains Fortunato to the wall and begins building the brick wall
C) Montresor explains his family motto
D) Fortunato realizes Montresor is joking
B) Montresor chains Fortunato to the wall and begins building the brick wall
4. Which of the following BEST shows the tone of deception and menace in “The Cask of Amontillado”?
A) Montresor warmly greeting Fortunato at the Carnival
B) Fortunato bragging about his wine knowledge
C) The damp air in the catacombs
D) Montresor pretending to worry about Fortunato’s cough
D) Montresor pretending to worry about Fortunato’s cough
This is when a line of poetry continues without a pause into the next line. The meaning or sentence doesn’t end at the line break—it “runs over” to the next line.
Example:
The sun rose slowly,
spilling light across the hills.
Enjambment
5. What central idea does the poem explore?
A) The beauty of summer landscapes
B) The danger of wild animals
C) Human fascination mixed with fear of nature
D) The comfort of childhood memories
C) Human fascination mixed with fear of nature
5. What theme is MOST strongly represented in the story?
A) The danger of greed
B) Guilt can overwhelm even the strongest mind
C) Friendship is more powerful than fear
D) Curiosity leads to discovery
B) Guilt can overwhelm even the strongest mind
5. Which theme best fits the story?
A) Loyalty strengthens friendships
B) Honesty is always the best policy
C) Pride can blind someone to danger
D) Justice comes through forgiveness
C) Pride can blind someone to danger
5. Which text uses tone MOST effectively to reveal an unreliable narrator?
A) “A narrow Fellow in the Grass”
B) “The Tell-Tale Heart”
C) “The Cask of Amontillado”
D) None of them
B) “The Tell-Tale Heart”