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?

A. irony
B. characterization
C. foreshadowing
D. suspense

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Yes, that is correct. Fortunato's name in the story "The Cask of Amontillado" is an example of irony.

Yes, the correct answer is A. irony. Fortunato's name in the story "The Cask of Amontillado" is an example of irony. Irony is a literary element where there is a contrast between what is expected or understood and what actually happens. In this case, Fortunato's name implies good fortune or luck, but the events of the story unfold in a way that is quite the opposite of fortunate for him. To arrive at this conclusion, you can analyze the story itself and examine the use of irony in it.