11) in "the most dangerous game," the character of zaroff serves as a(n) to the protagonst, sharply contrasting rainsford's personality.

12) what does the following quote from "the cask of amontillado" reveal about montresor's intentions?

"pass your hand,' i said, 'over the wall; you cannot feeling the nitre. indeed it is very damp. once more let me implore you to return. no? then i must positively leave you. but i must render you all the little attentions in my power."
-he is sincerely concerned about fortunato's well-being.
-he wants to make sure that fortunato does not suspect his motives.
-he hopes fortunato will prevent him from committing the planned murder.
-he wants to warn fortunato that his death is near.

13) in the short story, "the cask of amontillado," poe's use of a(n) narrator to tell the story heightens the uncertainty and sense of horror felt by the reader.

14) in "the raven," which details of the setting contribute least to the poem's mysterious and despairing mood?
-the room is dimly lit.
-the room is decorated with busts of ancient gods.
-the story takes place on a "midnight dreary" during a "bleak december."
-the heavy purple curtains have an "uncertain" rustling.

15) the poetic device used in the line below is and example of
"for the moon never beams without bringing me dreams"
-internal rhyme
-irony
-a smile
-onomatopoeia

16) what is the effect of the author's use of assonance in the following line from "the raven? "
"for the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name "
-it creates emphasis on lenore.
-it illustrates the theme of the poem.
-it sets the informal tone of the poem.