The following question refers to "the cask of amontillado": how does edgar allan poe create irony in his choice of setting for the story? the setting is a cool, crisp autumn night. usually people would be outside enjoying the last glimpses of warmth; however, it is now a time of revenge and murder. the setting is dusk of the carnival season. this season is usually a time of joy and fun; however, it is now a time of revenge and murder. the setting is a dark, old castle. poe creates sheer horror and suspense by setting up the reader for a revenge story. the setting is dusk of the holiday season. this season is usually a time for cheer and happiness; however, it is now a time of revenge and murder.

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. excerpt from "the cabuliwallah" by rabindranath tagore i was sitting in my study, looking through the accounts, when some one entered, saluting respectfully, and stood before me. it was rahmun the cabuliwallah. at first i did not recognise him. he had no bag, nor the long hair, nor the same vigour that he used to have. but he smiled, and i knew him again. "when did you come, rahmun? " i asked him. "last evening," he said, "i was released from jail." the words struck harsh upon my ears. i had never before talked with one who had wounded his fellow, and my heart shrank within itself when i realised this; for i felt that the day would have been better-omened had he not turned up.

How does woodrow wilson make his central idea more persuasive? he argues that free trade and unrestricted commerce is the best way to ensure peace, he argues that the german people want peac and would welcome us intervention. he claims that the united states is now a major power and must restore peace, he concludes by arguing that only war can ensure others the peace and freedom that americans enjoy the answer is d. he concludes by arguing

This excerpt from mrs. dalloway reveals the state of mind of septimus warren smith, a war veteran with a outlook on the world. the last two sentences also illustrate , which is a common characteristic of modernist literature.