Literary Devices
The story being told 50 years after Montresor remembers it happened is an example of a ________________.
flashback
Montresor: "I was so pleased to see him" is an example of __________ irony.
verbal
The desire for revenge can be all-consuming. We learn this through which character(s)?
Montresor
In the ________________ of the story, Montresor states that his revenge has been successfully carried out and that Fortunato's body hasn't been discovered for 50 years now.
resolution
A motorcycle rider must be visible at all times in order to ______________ collisions from happening. a. implore b. preclude c. abscond d. bewildered
preclude
Fortunato's jester costume is an example of ___________________.
symbolism
Readers know Montresor plans to seek revenge against Fortunato, but Fortunato remains ignorant. This is an example of _________________ irony.
dramatic
Ignorance can cause an individual to become vulnerable to betrayal. We learn this through which character(s)?
Fortunato
In the ________________ of the story, Montresor reveals his deep hatred for Fortunato, a man who has repeatedly insulted him, and plans to exact revenge by luring him into the family catacombs to kill him. Also, this is where the setting is introduced.
exposition
Montresor smiled at the mere thought of Fortunato's _______________. a. impunity b. aperture c. repose d. immolation
immolation
The Trowel: when Montresor takes this out to show Fortunato it is an example of __________________.
foreshadowing
Fortunato’s name = “the fortunate one” in Italian, but he is anything but lucky in this story! This is an example of _______________ irony.
situational
Too much pride can lead to an individual's downfall. We learn this through which character(s)?
Both Montresor and Fortunato
Montresor manipulates Fortunato by playing on his pride and love of wine, leading him deeper into the catacombs while subtly hinting at his sinister intentions. This is where the suspense really picks up. It is the ________________ of the story.
rising action
Montresor peered in through a small ____________ in the wall that he mortared up, completely satisfied at his evil deed, to look at Fortunato before he sealed up the wall, burying him alive. a. aperture b. immolation c. impunity d. implore
aperture
The beautiful festivities of Carnival Time contrasted with the death and sinister revenge plot taking place in the Catacombs is an example of ___________________.
juxtaposition
Montresor: “We will go back; your health is precious…We will go back; you will be ill, and I cannot be responsible.” This is an example of ______________ irony.
verbal
Montresor killing Fortunato is which type of conflict?
Man vs. Man
As Fortunato becomes increasingly intoxicated and unaware of his surroundings, Montresor seals him into a niche within the catacombs, trapping him alive by walling him up with bricks. This is the ________________ of the story.
implored
The point of view in the story is ________________.
first person point of view (Montresor's perspective)
We know there is no Luchesi and that Montresor made him up to trick Fortunato into entering the catacombs. This is an example of _____________ irony.
dramatic
Montresor's desire for revenge drives the entire plot of the story. This is an example of which type of conflict?
Man vs. self
Montresor calmly leaves Fortunato to die, showing no remorse and even placing the bones of skeletons in front of the newly built wall to further conceal his crime. This leads to the resolution and is known as the ________________ of the story.
falling action
The kids enjoyed a long period of quiet ____________ on their vacation from school. a. subside b. preclude c. repose d. termination
repose