Answer to Question #167380 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

The two authors use irony and imagery in different occasions as a way of masking intentions of their characters. They also use the two styles to express different feelings of such characters.