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The Cask of the Amontillado" review the text and find 4 examples of irony in the text, plot,

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Three examples of dramatic irony in "The Cask of Amontillado" include:
the carnival scene where Montresor fabricates a story about Amontillado wine. The reader knows that he is manipulating Fortunato, who is completely unaware of Montresor's true intentions;
when Montresor feigns concern for Fortunato's health and suggests that they leave the vaults; and
when Montresor toasts to Fortunato's long life.
In each instance, Fortunato fails to recognize that Montresor is plotting his demise.

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