The Cask of Amontillado

Author Information and Vocabulary Words

January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849 Born in Boston, Massachusetts Married Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe; his cousin Writer, poet, editor and literary critic Part of the Romantic Movement Genres: Horror fiction, Gothic romance,

crime fiction, detective fiction, comedy, satire

Edgar Allan Poe

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Vocabulary Words

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Impunity

Freedom from punishment or harm.

He thinks he can do what he wants because he knows he has impunity.

Impunity

Examples:◦Diplomats from foreign countries have

“diplomatic immunity,” which means they cannot be punished for their crimes in this country.

◦Young children, who are not yet disciplined, think they can get away with anything, because they are so cute.

Impunity

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Retribution

Punishment for something done.

I seek retribution for the wrongs done against me.

Retribution

Examples:◦People who are victims of crime wish to see their perpetrators punished for what they did.

◦Wanting to “get even” with someone.

Retribution

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Impose

(used with upon) take advantage of

Please do not impose upon me by asking such a difficult favor.

Impose

Examples:◦People who take advantage of others “impose” upon them.

◦Some people believe our taxes impose too great a burden on them.

Impose

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Implore

To beg.I implore you to give up this unnecessary feud.

Implore

Examples:◦Parents implore their kids not to fight.

◦Teachers implore students to do their work.

◦Voters implore their electorate to do the people’s will.

Implore

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Obstinate

Stubborn

The men waited in obstinate silence, each one refusing to speak first.

Obstinate

Examples:◦People are obstinate when they refuse to obey the law.

◦Students are obstinate when they refuse to follow school rules.

◦Friends are obstinate when they argue, and neither wants to apologize.

Obstinate

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Sconces

Wall features that hold candlesticks.

The castle was lit by candlesticks flaming in golden sconces.

Sconces

Example: ◦People use sconces near pictures, to add accent to them.

Sconces

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Rapier

A long, thin sword.

The enemies used their rapiers to fence.

Rapier

Examples:◦Zorro used a rapier, or sword to defend himself against his enemies.

◦King Author pulled a rapier, or sword out of a stone.

Rapier

Impunity

Vocabulary Review

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm.

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm.

Retribution

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm.

Retribution◦Punishment for something done.

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm.

Retribution◦Punishment for something done.

Impose

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm.

Retribution◦Punishment for something done.

Impose◦(used with upon) take advantage of

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm.

Retribution◦Punishment for something done.

Impose◦(used with upon) take advantage of

Implore

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm

Retribution◦Punishment for something done

Impose◦(used with upon) take advantage of

Implore◦To beg

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm

Retribution◦Punishment for something done

Impose◦(used with upon) take advantage of

Implore◦To beg

Obstinate

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm

Retribution◦Punishment for something done

Impose◦(used with upon) take advantage of

Implore◦To beg

Obstinate◦Stubborn

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm

Retribution◦Punishment for something done

Impose◦(used with upon) take advantage of

Implore◦To beg

Obstinate◦Stubborn

Sconces

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm

Retribution◦Punishment for something done

Impose◦(used with upon) take advantage of

Implore◦To beg

Obstinate◦Stubborn

Sconces◦Wall features that hold candlesticks.

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm

Retribution◦Punishment for something done

Impose◦(used with upon) take advantage of

Implore◦To beg

Obstinate◦Stubborn

Sconces◦Wall features that hold candlesticks.

Rapier

Impunity◦Freedom from punishment or harm

Retribution◦Punishment for something done

Impose◦(used with upon) take advantage of

Implore◦To beg

Obstinate◦Stubborn

Sconces◦Wall features that hold candlesticks.

Rapier◦Long, thin sword

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