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?

Irony

Explanation:

The name "Fortunato" in this story is an example of irony. The word means "fortunate" in Italian, and this is the name of a nobleman in "The Cask of Amontillado." However, this nobleman will end up dead at the end of the story, and in a most gruesome way. Therefore, the name seems to be ironic, as this is definitely not a lucky character.

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