Question

I forced the last stone into position I plastered it up against the new masonry I re erected the old rampart of bones. For half of a century no mortal has distributed them

Answer 1

Hello. This question is incomplete. The full question is:

"Select the choice which best identifies the given passage from "The Cask of Amontillado."

"I forced the last stone into its position; I plastered it up. Against the new masonry I re-erected the old rampart of bones. For the half of a century no mortal has disturbed them."

Irony/sarcasm , Setting , Characterization , Tragic resolution"

Answer:

Tragic resolution

Step-by-step explanation:

It is possible to perceive a tragic resolution within a story, when the end reveals a catastrophic situation, such as the death of a hero or important character who concludes the entire narrative.

As we know, the passage cited above, refers to "The Cask of Amontillado", written by Edgar Allan Poe. This book tells the story of a man who wants to trap his enemy inside a wall, letting him die slowly and torturously. The excerpt shown in the question above shows the moment when this man manages to complete his desire, thus providing a tragic resolution for the story.

Answer 2

tragic resolution

The setti

Characterization was already done, and this is slowly the end of the story.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fortunato!"

No answer still. I thrust a torch through the remaining aperture [opening] and let it fall within. There came forth in return only a jingling of the bells. My heart grew sick--on account of the dampness of the catacombs. I hastened [hurried] to make an end of my labor. I forced the last stone into its position; I plastered it up. Against the new masonry I reerected the old rampart [wall] of bones. For the half of a century no mortal has disturbed them. In pace requiescat [Rest in peace]