The Cask Of Amontillado

Worksheet Description

This worksheet invites students to delve into the concept of verbal irony through the lens of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado”. The activity is structured to guide readers to identify and articulate instances of verbal irony within the text. By focusing on a narrative renowned for its use of this rhetorical device, learners are tasked with discerning the disparity between what is said and what is truly meant.

Verbal irony is a figure of speech where the intended meaning of words differs from their literal interpretation. In Poe’s tale, this technique is used to enhance the sinister undertones of the plot and to deepen character development. As students progress through the story, they will encounter examples where the protagonist’s words carry a double meaning, adding layers of complexity and engaging the reader in a more profound analysis of the text. This exercise not only reinforces understanding of literary devices but also hones inferential reading skills, as students must infer the subtext and intent behind the characters’ dialogues.