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Where and when a story takes place
This is the information the author shares in the beginning of the story that is MOST important to the development of the suspense
What is He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing?
"Rainsford knew now how an animal at bay feels." This statement best embodies what aspect of a story?
What is theme
Montressor wants revenge on Fortunato becasue
When one thing represents or stands for another idea
What is symbolism?
This best proves Zaroff feels his game is justified
What is he states that the weak exist to give pleasure to the strong?
Even so zealous a hunter as General Zaroff could not trace him there, he told himself;..." In this sentence, the word zealous means this
The author states Motressor's family motto to reinforce this
What will happen to Fortunato because of his actions.
This is the opposing force that brings conflict and is instrumental to the development of the protagonist
What is antagonist?
When the author uses words like "dank", "thick warm blackness," and moist black velvet" they are creating this kind of mood.
What is spooky mood
This symbol represents Fortunato as the fool
What is Fortunato's jester costume?
This is the central character or leading figure in a story who is sometimes seen as a 'hero" to the audience
What is protagonist?
This is how Rainsford changes in the story
What is he learns to understand how the prey feels.
"The gait of my friend was unsteady, and the bells upon his cap jingled as he strode." In this sentence, what can you infer the word gait means
What is a manner or walking
What is setting?
When General Zaroff says, " I had to invent a new animal to hunt" this is the best example of what literary term?
What is Foreshadowing?