Answer to Question #167345 in English for Maria

Question

Explain how the authors of "The Cask of Amontillado'' and "A poison tree" use literary elements, such as imagery and irony, to effectively convey the theme. How effective is each author's use of figurative language and symbolism? Provide examples that show the author's use of specific literary elements in developing the theme. Be sure to:

-Begin with a clear thesis that states your positioning 

-Include multiple direct quotations from the text to support your claims 

-Introduce and punctuate all quotations correctly 

-Include transitions between points and a statement that provides a conclusion.

Answer 1

Elements are the features of a literal work. It is very ironic to notice that Montresor for his desire to kill Fortunato. The vault represents the cask where Fortunato represents Amontillado. The author of A poisonous says, “As in The Human Abstract, the tree growing in A Poison Tree is an all-encompassing growth in the mind which is dark, evil and deceitful, resulting in physical and spiritual death”, this shows imagery. In conclusion, the two authors have used figurative language properly.