1. Diction and Syntax in The Cask of Amontillado
In this short story, The Cask of Amontillado, Poe used vivid diction and unorthodox syntax to give this story a mystifying character. ... " His choice of diction is very old fashioned, which makes the story harder to follow for me. ... Another great example of his varied diction that Poe uses is the word flagon. ...
- Word Count: 879
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School