When what is said is the opposite of what is meant.

When the audience knows something the character does not.

When the outcome is opposite of what’s expected.

Hints or clues that suggest events yet to come.

The use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning.

The emotional atmosphere or feeling created in the story.

The author’s or narrator’s attitude toward the subject.

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Telling the story from a character's POV. "I went down the narrow hallway, and I saw my destiny..."

Telling the story as though YOU are the character. "You went down the narrow hallway, and you saw your destiny..."

3rd Person Limited POV

Jumping into a character's mind, but being limited to the one character. "He went down the narrow hallway, and he saw his destiny..."This is it," he thought, "I did it!"

3rd Person Omniscient POV

Jumping into any character's mind at any point. All-knowing.

A narrator whose credibility is compromised due to bias, mental instability, or deceit.

A reference to another work, event, or person.

The time and place in which a story occurs, often influencing its mood.

The central idea or message of a story.

A play on words with multiple meanings.

Amontillado (SAT) (A-mahn-tee-yah-doe)

A rare, expensive type of Spanish sherry wine.

Impunity (SAT) (Imp-pew-nit-tee)

Freedom from punishment or consequences.

Retribution (SAT) (Rhett-trih-byoo-shun)

Punishment given as revenge for a wrongdoing.

Immolation (SAT) (Em-oh-lay-shun)

Destruction or killing, often by fire or sacrifice.

Motley (SAT) (Mawht-lee)

A colorful, jester-like costume with mixed patterns.

Roquelaure (SAT) (Row-kuh-lore)

A long, heavy cloak worn in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Catacombs (SAT) (Cat-uh-combs)

Underground tunnels or burial chambers.

Nitre (SAT) (Nye-tuhr)

A white mineral (saltpeter) found on damp walls, often in caves or cellars.

A small hand tool with a flat blade used by masons to spread cement or mortar.

To chain or shackle someone; a restraint.

Grotesque (SAT) (Grow-tesk)

Strange, distorted, or ugly in a way that is unsettling or unnatural.

Preclude (SAT) (Preh-clood)

To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.

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Cask of Amontillado

List of literary techniques/strategies as well as SAT words

Term	Definition
Verbal Irony	When what is said is the opposite of what is meant.
Dramatic Irony	When the audience knows something the character does not.
Situational Irony	When the outcome is opposite of what’s expected.
Foreshadowing	Hints or clues that suggest events yet to come.
Symbolism	The use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning.
Mood	The emotional atmosphere or feeling created in the story.
Tone	The author’s or narrator’s attitude toward the subject.
Imagery	Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
1st Person POV	Telling the story from a character's POV. "I went down the narrow hallway, and I saw my destiny..."
2nd Person POV	Telling the story as though YOU are the character. "You went down the narrow hallway, and you saw your destiny..."
3rd Person Limited POV	Jumping into a character's mind, but being limited to the one character. "He went down the narrow hallway, and he saw his destiny..."This is it," he thought, "I did it!"
3rd Person Omniscient POV	Jumping into any character's mind at any point. All-knowing.
Unreliable Narrator	A narrator whose credibility is compromised due to bias, mental instability, or deceit.
Allusion	A reference to another work, event, or person.
Setting	The time and place in which a story occurs, often influencing its mood.
Theme	The central idea or message of a story.
Double meaning/pun	A play on words with multiple meanings.
Amontillado (SAT) (A-mahn-tee-yah-doe)	A rare, expensive type of Spanish sherry wine.
Impunity (SAT) (Imp-pew-nit-tee)	Freedom from punishment or consequences.
Retribution (SAT) (Rhett-trih-byoo-shun)	Punishment given as revenge for a wrongdoing.
Immolation (SAT) (Em-oh-lay-shun)	Destruction or killing, often by fire or sacrifice.
Motley (SAT) (Mawht-lee)	A colorful, jester-like costume with mixed patterns.
Roquelaure (SAT) (Row-kuh-lore)	A long, heavy cloak worn in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Catacombs (SAT) (Cat-uh-combs)	Underground tunnels or burial chambers.
Nitre (SAT) (Nye-tuhr)	A white mineral (saltpeter) found on damp walls, often in caves or cellars.
Trowel (SAT)	A small hand tool with a flat blade used by masons to spread cement or mortar.
Fetter (SAT)	To chain or shackle someone; a restraint.
Grotesque (SAT) (Grow-tesk)	Strange, distorted, or ugly in a way that is unsettling or unnatural.
Preclude (SAT) (Preh-clood)	To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Ignoramus (SAT) (Ignore-ah-mus)	An ignorant or foolish person.

Created by: clevelandv

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