Louisiana Department of Education
Unit: Hamlet
Encourage readers to determine if Hamlet's madness is actually divinest sense. Class members analyze the words of the play before studying related texts, including T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," scenes from...
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Criminal Motivations: Irony and Characterization In "The Cask Of Amontillado"
Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado" is a bit of a puzzle. Critics have long debated Montresor's motives for killing Fortunato. Young scholars examine examples of the three types of irony (verbal, dramatic, and...
Prestwick House
The Best of Poe
A chilling look of Edgar Allan Poe's works may not be a dream within a dream, but it's certainly a review within a crossword puzzle. Look down and across to find references to "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Black Cat," and "The...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Edgar Allan Poe's Journey Through Life and Literature
How was Edgar Allan Poe able to create "intriguing, memorable, and lasting literature"? To answer this question, learners analyze the syntax, diction, and characterizations in Poe's poems and short stories and compare the impact of these...
Curated OER
Irony & Foreshadowing in "The Cask of Amontillado"
As your class reads "The Cask of Amontillado," have them search for examples of irony and foreshadowing. In one square, readers record textual evidence, and in an accompanying square, they comment on the quotations. One example is...
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The Cask of Amontillado Journal
Nemo me impune lacessit! Is revenge a dish best served cold or with a trowel and masonry? After reading The Cask of Amontillado, class members are asked to respond to a series of journal prompts about Poe’s story and their own...
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"The Cask of Amontillado" by E. A. Poe
This Fun Trivia quiz tests readers' comprehension of Edgar Allan Poe's short story, "The Cask of Amontillado." It addresses basic plot and does not require critical thinking.
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Edgar Allan Poe Stories Quiz
When given a short summary of one of Edgar Allan Poe's stories, can you choose the correct title? Try your best with this multiple-choice quiz covering nine different stories (one is actually a poem) by Poe.
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The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Quiz your class with a review of the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe. These reading comprehension questions cover a breadth of ideas but aren't overly detailed. Questions come from The Tell-Tale Heart, The Masque of the Red Death, The...
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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado"
After reading "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, use the SMART board file to learn about Poe's background and use of irony. The lesson plan includes resource links to additional websites, as well as the SMART board file (you...
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"The Cask of Amontillado" Study Guide
In this study guide worksheet, middle schoolers complete 10 vocabulary definitions, 8 literary terms definitions and 11 short answer questions about the story.
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Study Guide: "The Cask of Amontillado"
In this study guide worksheet, students must define vocabulary words and literary terms used in "The Cask of Amontillado". Students must also cite examples of literary term usage and answer comprehension questions based on the reading.
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The Poe Museum:the Cask of Amontillado
This entry has the text of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. This site is sponsored by the Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia.
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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
Here, critically read the text of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" with the help of accompanying questions about characterization, symbolism, plot, and narration. Organized into five pages, this website allows readers to...
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: Poe's Tales: The Cask of Amontillado
Read Edgar Allan Poe's famous tale "The Cask of Amontillado." Includes brief summaries of the characters and the setting.
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Teachers Net: The Cask of Amontillado (Venetian Carnival)
A literary and interactive lesson on Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." Students examine the work for literary elements and comprehension, then do research on the "carnival season," finding examples and even creating their own mask!
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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado"
This website provides the text to Edgar Allan Poe's tale, "The Cask of Amontillado," along with information on the setterin, characters, point of view, style, and theme. Includes a plot summary as well as analytical information and a...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Edgar Allan Poe
Delve into the work of Edgar Allan Poe through the links provides from this Web English Teacher site. This site features links to biographical information, lesson plans, teaching ideas and more.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe
A learning module that begins with "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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Alex: Unfortunate Fortunato
You are a local police detective, your task is to investigate the disappearance of Fortunato. Retrace his steps leading up to his disappearance. Remember to interview anyone that may have seen him that night. After gathering all of your...
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: "The Cask of Amontillado"
Here read a summary of and commentary on Edgar Allan Poe's famous tale, "The Cask of Amontillado." Commentary provides analysis of the story's irony, foreshadowing, and puns.