Select the correct inference of the given passage from "The Cask of Amontillado."

"I continued, as was my wont, to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation."

Select one:

a. The narrator wishes to reveal his hatred for his victim.

b. The narrator continues to smile at his victim.

c. The narrator has plotted his revenge in secret.

d. The narrator is a friendly person to all.

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29 August, 10:05

Select the correct inference of the given passage from "The Cask of Amontillado."

"I continued, as was my wont, to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation."

Select one:

a. The narrator wishes to reveal his hatred for his victim.

b. The narrator continues to smile at his victim.

c. The narrator has plotted his revenge in secret.

d. The narrator is a friendly person to all.

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Jaquan Baldwin · Answer 1

Based on the given passage above from "The Cask of Amontillado," the inference for this passage would be this: The narrator has plotted his revenge in secret. The answer for this would be option C. Immolation means to kill or offer as sacrifice especially burning. Hope this answers your question. Have a nice day!