By Edger Allen Poe Edgar Allan Poe n
By Edger Allen Poe
Edgar Allan Poe n Born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Mass. n Parents died when he was very young; he was taken in by wealthy relatives
Edgar Allan Poet, short story writer, editor, literary critic n Genres included horror fiction, crime fiction, and detective fiction n
Vocabulary: Cask of Amontillado
accost n To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
impunity n. Freedom from punishment, penalty, or harm
termination n The end of something in time; the conclusion
destined n. To be determine beforehand
preclude n To make impossible, especially by taking action in advance
virtuoso n A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
fetter n To restrain with chains or shackles
repose n. To lie dead or at rest
implore n. To beg
subside n To become less agitated or active
Context Clues
AMONTILLADO n A pale, medium dry sherry (a Spanish wine) from Spain
CASK n. A sturdy, cylinder container for storing liquids
CARNIVAL n Carnival time in Spain is a celebration of the end of the Lenten season.
catacombs n. An underground cemetery consisting of tunnels that lead to graves.
trowel n A flat-bladed hand tool for leveling, spreading, or shaping substances such as cement or mortar
motley n. Having elements of great variety
Palazzo n A large, splendid residence or public building
mason n A person that works with stone or brick
flambeaux n. A lighted torch
nitre n A white/grey colorless powder used in making gun powder
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