The Cask of Amontillado Irony Quiz

A literary device utilized to help create suspension, tension, or even comedic relief in a plot to keep a reader engaged.

• symbolism

• irony

• hyperbole

• diction

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

When the opposite of what is expected happens (can often seem 'funny' because it doesn't make sense)

• dramatic

• situational

• verbal

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

When the audience gets to know something that a character(s) do not.

• dramatic

• situational

• verbal

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

​Fortunato’s name has the root “fortunate” which means lucky and prosperous; however, Fortunato is the unlucky character in the story.

This is an example of ​ (a)   irony.

• dramatic
• verbal
• situational

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Montresor says, “Come, we will go back; your health is precious.”

However, he does not truly care about Fortunato's health.

This is an example of ​ ​ (a)   irony.

• dramatic
• verbal
• situational

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Montresor tells the audience that he plans to take revenge on Fortunato for his insults, but Fortunato doesn’t know what’s coming.

This is an example of ​ ​ (a)   ​ irony.

• dramatic
• situational
• verbal

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fortunato is wearing ‘motley’, or a jester costume. This outfit represents the opposite of the vengeful mood in the story.

This is an example of ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ irony.

• situational
• verbal
• dramatic

Fortunato believes that Montresor truly has Amontillado, but the audience knows that Montresor is using Fortunato’s connoisseurship as a trap.

This is an example of ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ irony.

• verbal
• dramatic
• situational

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The Montresor motto on the coat of arms is Nemo me impune lacessit (no one attacks me with impunity).

This is situational irony because...

• The Montresor family is known for being kind and compassionate, so Montresor is acting out of character and could bring ignominy upon the family name.

• The Montresor family is well known for seeking revenge on those who insult/attack them, so Fortunato should not be surprised by Montresor's actions.

• The Montresor family always gets caught when they try to take revenge, so Montresor should not even try to fulfill his scheme.

• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fortunato believes that Montresor truly has Amontillado, but the audience knows that Montresor is using Fortunato’s connoisseurship as a trap.

This is an example of dramatic irony because...

• Fortunato is not actually a connoisseur of wine. He is a fake.

• We as the audience get to know Montresor's plans while Fortunato remains oblivious.

• Fortunato will receive hints of his demise before his actual murder.

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4