The Cask of Amontillado Review

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What does the sound Fortunato makes toward the end of the story contribute to the narrative?

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Builds suspense and creates mood.

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Did Montresor plan on getting revenge on Fortunato, but had to wait for the right time?

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True

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What mood is created in the lines describing the carnival season and Fortunato's appearance?

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Exciting and wild.

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What does the term 'connoisseurship' mean?

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Expert knowledge.

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What is the significance of Fortunato's jester costume in the story?

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It is an example of situational irony.

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What literary device is used when Fortunato's fate is foreshadowed by his actions?

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Foreshadowing.

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How does the setting of the carnival contribute to the story's themes?

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It contrasts with the dark events that unfold, enhancing the irony.

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What is the primary motivation behind Montresor's actions?

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Revenge.

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What does the term 'retribution' refer to in the context of the story?

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Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong.

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How does Poe create a sense of tension in the story?

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Through the use of suspenseful language and pacing.