Cask of Amontillado

The Shadow of Irony Audience appeal for motion pictures and literature often stems from the use of irony which astonishes and catches the assembly off guard. By simply springing abrupt events or exposing hidden surprises, an author can attract extraordinary praise and reviews for his or her work. The writer must use irony in unexpected places and in a variety of forms, so that the plot and its resolution do not become predictable and unoriginal. …

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