Reading Comprehension #1
In “The Cask of Amontillado,” who is the narrator, or the character who tells the story?
Montresor
With whom does the narrator have a conflict with in “The Cask of Amontillado”?
Fortunato
Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis
Repetition
What is the overall mood of the text, "The Cask of Amontillado?"
dark, suspenseful, scary, ominous, sinister, tense
In “The Cask of Amontillado,” why does Fortunato go into the vaults, or catacombs?
To prove his wine expertise by examining the Amontillado.
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Similie
In “The Cask of Amontillado,” why does Montresor tell his servants not to leave the house?
He knows they will do the opposite of what they are told, and he wants the house to be empty.
The story takes place in _______ during ________.
Italy/catacombs; Carnival time
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
In “The Cask of Amontillado,” which event serves as the climax of the plot?
The narrator chains up Fortunato to the walls in the catacombs.
Why does Montresor believe that he has the right to punish Fortunato?
In his mind, he has been wronged by Fortunato, and according to his family's motto, "No one attacks me with impunity."
comparison not using like or as
Metaphor
Fortunato says,” Enough, the cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die of a cough.”
"True -- True," I said.
This is an example of
Irony and Foreshadowing
Based on Montresor’s actions throughout the story, the reader can conclude that he is —
manipulative and insane
What Literary Element is this an example of? “I loved the old man. He had never wronged me. He had never given me insult. For his gold I had no desire. I think it was his eye! yes, it was this! He had the eye of a vulture —a pale blue eye, with a film over it. Whenever it fell upon me, my blood ran cold…”
Metaphor