Edgar Allen Poe Visual dictionary for The Cask of Amontillado
Vocabulary Cask of Amontillado Catacomb entrance Catacombs
Vocabulary Cask of Amontillado amontillado trowel Jester in motley
Vocabulary Cask of Amontillado cask Palazzo Milano
Vocabulary Cask of Amontillado carnival 1889 Modern Carnival
Vocabulary Cask of Amontillado Puncheon is a word with multiple meanings. Which of these is most likely linked to the story?
Writing prompts Montresor doesn’t believe revenge is complete unless the victim knows he is being paid back. Agree or disagree? Why? Some people speculate Poe wrote the story as an act of revenge against someone. Create a backstory that could support this theory drawing on what you know of Poe, the times and elements of the story.
Writing prompts How is Fortunato’s name ironic? Is revenge ever justified? Does it solve conflicts? Describe a time you either got revenge or someone got revenge on you. Give the who, what, where, when, how and why.
Writing prompts & projects Design a set for a play or video of the story or the RT. Use words and phrases from Poe’s own writing for description. http: //www. watchknowlearn. org/Category. aspx? C ategory. ID=2642 Check out the rap song for this story, then create one of your own. http: //www. quia. com/rr/201324. html Millionaire style game reviewing Poe’s life http: //www. quia. com/quiz/3380304. html 25 question quiz on The Cask