"A cask of Amontillado" Vocab/Review Flashcards
impunity
freedom from punishment or harm
preclude
prevent or make impossible beforehand
retribution
punishment
avenger
one who gets back at someone for a wrongdoing
immolation
death or destruction
connoisseurship
expert judgement in matters involving taste and appreciation
virtuoso
one skilled in the fine arts
motley
colorful jester’s costume
pipe
large cask usually for wine or oil
amontillado
pale, medium-dry sherry
niter
potassium nitrate or sodium nitrate
roquelaure
knee length cloak
palazzo
palace
sconces
candlesticks holders mounted on walls
afflict
distress or trouble so severely as to cause suffering
puncheons
large barrels
masons
free masons, members of an international secret society; also, skilled workers who build with stone, brick, or cement
grotesque
bizarre; absurdly awkward
aperature
hole; gap; opening
redressor
remedy or set right
what motivation motivates Montresor to seek revenge against Fortunato?
pride
During what event or season does the story take place?
carnival
How does Montresor get Fortunato to follow him?
He tells Fortunato he has an amontillado to taste
What is ironic about Montresor’s repeated concern’s about Fortunato’s cough ?
Montresor actually is trying to kill him
