The Cask of Amontillado
This macabre American wrote 'The Cask of Amontillado' in 1846
Edgar Allen Poe
We read the story through this specific character's point of view.
The Wife
Magic, Dragons, Fairies.
Fantasy
The feeling of the story.
Mood.
The first line of an essay.
Hook
This was the reason why Montresor killed Fortunato.
Insulting the Montresor name.
This author wrote The Wife's Story
Ursula K. Leguin
Clowns, Ghouls, Vampires
Horror
The highest point of conflict or tension in a story.
Climax.
Miss Kara's formula for a good argument (Full words).
Argument=Claim+Evidence
The 'vaults' in the story could also be described as this. (Hint: An underground place with a lot of bones)
Catacomb
Beginning the story with the Wife saying, 'He was a good husband, a good father. I don't understand it' is an example of what literary device?
Foreshadowing
Clues, Foreshadowing, Unknown
Mystery
The person or force working against the main character.
Antagonist
A quotation from a story that supports the argument.
Evidence
Fortunato's name meaning 'fortunate or lucky' despite being a victim in the story is an example of this literary device.
Dramatic irony.
This is what blinds the Wife against suspecting anything of her husband.
Love
Space, Pandemic, Time Travel
Sci-Fi
"I'm so glad it rained on my outdoor wedding..." is an example of this.
Verbal Irony
"How does The Wife's Story explore themes of betrayal" is an example of this.
Research Question
"What goes around comes around" is an example of what literary element?
Theme
"I don't believe in it. I don't believe it happened." The wife's shocked, disbelieving voice is an example of what literary device?
Tone
Alternate, Unreal, Explorative
Speculative Fiction
"Power corrupts people" is an example of this.
Theme
This step comes after gathering evidence.
Analysis.