“The Cask of Amontillado” Irony, Symbolism, Imagery, Tone, Mood

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes situational irony?

• When the outcome is different from what is expected

• When the literal meaning is different from what is meant

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

• When sarcasm is used to mock someone

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements best describe dramatic irony? Select all that apply.

• The audience knows something the character does not.

• A character says the opposite of what they mean.

• An unexpected event occurs that contradicts expectations.

• The audience knows the apple is poisoned while Snow White does not.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• A fire station burns down.

• The audience knows the apple is poisoned while Snow White does not.

• 'Such nice weather we’re having...' during a storm.

• 'I’m on fire!'

Multiple Choice

Which cartoon in the third image best represents verbal irony?

• The ironing board saying it loves its job.

• The cat warming the fishbowl.

• The sign carrier on strike.

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Why is the motley costume that Fortunato wears symbolic?

• The motley costume symbolizes Fortunato's foolishness as he is dressed as a jester

• It has many colors that represent the things he likes

• It is not on theme with the costume party, so he stands out

• He and Montresor are dressed the same, showing how alike they are

Multiple Select

Select ALL the statements that accurately describe imagery.

• Imagery uses the five senses.

• Imagery helps create a descriptive image in the reader's mind.

• Imagery is only about visual descriptions.

• Imagery can only appeal to one sense at a time

Fill in the Blanks

Which words in the quote 'Finally we arrived at a vault in which the air was so cold and heavy that our lights almost died' demonstrate imagery?

Open Ended

How might understanding irony help you interpret the story 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

Open Ended

How can we use imagery to better appeal to readers in the following examples: 'It was chilly outside,' 'The cake was sweet,' 'It is sunny today,' 'The rain was loud,' 'The smell is atrocious'?

Multiple Choice

What are the three main types of irony described in literature?

• Verbal irony, dramatic irony, situational irony

• Verbal irony, cosmic irony, tragic irony

• Dramatic irony, romantic irony, historical irony

• Situational irony, cosmic irony, verbal irony

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between tone and mood in a text?

• Tone is the author's attitude, while mood is the feeling created for the reader.

• Tone is the setting of the story, while mood is the plot.

• Tone is the main character's feelings, while mood is the author's opinion.

• Tone and mood mean the same thing in literature.

Open Ended

Explain how the mood in 'The Cask of Amontillado' is created using specific examples from the text.

Multiple Choice

Based on the examples provided, which words or phrases help establish the tone and mood in a text?

• Word choice and imagery

• Plot and setting

• Character names and dialogue

• Chapter titles and length