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The Cask of Amontillado" Hyperbole Quiz

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What is hyperbole?

A literary technique that uses repetition for emphasis

A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things

A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to make a point (correct)

A form of irony that uses understatement

What is the hyperbolic line used by the narrator in the text?

"The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge." (correct)

"Montresor is exaggerating (and not actually explaining) Fortunato’s offenses."

"Students’ answers to the second part will vary."

"Does this line make you more sympathetic or less toward the narrator/murderer?"

Why does the hyperbolic line make the narrator less sympathetic?

Because it highlights the narrator's tendency to exaggerate

Because it shows the narrator's lack of empathy towards Fortunato

Because it suggests that the narrator is not being truthful

Because it implies that Fortunato has not done anything deserving of such extreme revenge (correct)

What does Montresor mean when he says, 'A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser'?

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What does the phrase 'unredressed' mean in the context of the text?

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Study Notes

Hyperbole and Irony

Hyperbole is a rhetorical device used to exaggerate or overstate something for emphasis or effect.
The hyperbolic line used by the narrator in the text is an example of irony, as it contrasts with the actual events of the story.

The Narrator's Character

The hyperbolic line makes the narrator, Montresor, less sympathetic because it reveals his exaggerated and insincere tone, implying that he is not trustworthy or morally upright.

Montresor's Quote

When Montresor says, "A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser," he means that a wrong is not truly avenged if the person seeking revenge ultimately suffers as a consequence.
In this context, "unredressed" means that the wrong remains unavenged or unresolved, implying that revenge is incomplete or ineffective if it ultimately leads to harm for the avenger.

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Test your understanding of "The Cask of Amontillado" with this quiz on hyperbole. Analyze the first paragraph to identify the hyperbolic phrase used by the narrator and explore its effect on the reader's sympathy towards the narrator/murderer.