Question

Based on what you know of the events of the story

“The Cask of Amontillado,” Fortunato’s name in this story is an example of what literary element?

A. irony

B. characterization

C. foreshadowing

D. suspense

Answer 1

It's deff irony. Fortunato implies "fortunate" which and the end of the story ... he is most certainly not

Answer 2

“The Cask of Amontillado,” Fortunato’s name in this story is an example of irony. Fortunato's name is ironic because his name means "fortunate," and he is not fortunate at the end of the story.