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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
Impunity Retribution Impose Implore Obstinate Sconces Rapier
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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