LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRANSCENDENTALISM LITERATURE
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Question
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Which word pairs best describe the mood, or atmosphere, of “The Cask of Amontillado”?
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humorous and silly
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realistic and ordinary
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sincere and thought provoking
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grim and suspenseful
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -One word to describe “The Cask of Amontillado” is suspenseful.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the short story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe there are many moods such as creepy, sad, violent, and ironic. Montresor meets Fortunato at a carnival, lures him into the catacombs of his home, and buries him alive.
Detailed explanation-3: -Poe’s overall tone in The Cask of Amontillado is unsettling and ominous. He uses irony and chilling humor to create a feeling of uneasiness in the audience.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following sayings best describes a theme of the text? The desire for revenge can be all-consuming.
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