"The Cask of Amontillado" Read the short story "The Cask of Amontillado," by Edgar Allan Poe. Consider how the author uses literary techniques to create mood.

Write a well-developed essay that analyzes the mood in the story. Include specific details from the text to support your analysis. As you write, remember your essay will be scored based on how well you:

develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your thesis to the audience.
support your thesis with meaningful examples and references from the text, carefully citing any direct quotes.
organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience.
conform to the conventions of standard American English