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“The Cask of Amontillado”

“The Cask of Amontillado”. Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary. Comments often heard include…. “Why do they talk that way?” “Why are these words so hard?” “Who talks like this?” “Are these words for real?”. Poe’s vocabulary may be challenging because:.

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“The Cask of Amontillado”

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  1. “The Cask of Amontillado” Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary

  2. Comments often heard include… • “Why do they talk that way?” • “Why are these words so hard?” • “Who talks like this?” • “Are these words for real?”

  3. Poe’s vocabulary may be challenging because: • Some words are antiquated (old fashioned) and not often used in current language, but were in more widespread use during Poe’s time. • Much of Poe’s language is still used today, but is unfamiliar vocabulary to you as a ninth grader. • Successful learners realize that they haven’t learned all of the words in the English language yet.

  4. Abscond (verb) To go away suddenly or secretly. The young couple absconded to Las Vegas to marry since their parents did not approve.

  5. Accost (verb) To approach or speak to in an aggressive manner The criminal’s routine was to accost women verbally and then steal their purses.

  6. Aperture (noun) An opening such as a hole or a gap The kitten was able to squeeze through the aperture in the fence to escape the dog’s wrath.

  7. Fetter (verb) To restrain with chains or shackles. The prisoners were fettered together as they collected trash on the side of the road.

  8. Immolation (noun) Death or destruction. The man’s immolation was unavoidable due to his reckless lifestyle of violence and drug abuse.

  9. Impunity (noun) Freedom from punishment, penalty or harm. The secret agent is allowed to break laws with impunity in order to complete his missions.

  10. Preclude (verb) To make impossible, especially by taking action in advance; prevent The quick thinking of the defensive line was able to preclude the other team from scoring.

  11. Repose (verb) To lie dead or at rest; recline. The dehydrated girl reposed on a park bench while her friend ran to get water.

  12. Subside (verb) To become less agitated or active; lessen The itching of the rash began to subside after the doctor applied some medication.

  13. Termination (noun) The end of something; limit or edge. The group of friends feared the termination of their favorite television show when the main character announced he was retiring.

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