Question

excerpt from the cask of amontillado by edgar allan poe. how do the highlighted words in the passage impact the mood? they portray an intense and terrifying atmosphere down in the catacombs. they portray the safe and peaceful atmosphere down in the wine cellars. they portray a bright and light - hearted atmosphere during carnival.

Explanation:

In "The Cask of Amontillado", the story has a dark - sinister tone. The catacombs setting is spooky. Words likely create an intense and terrifying mood, not a safe, peaceful or light - hearted one.

Answer:

They portray an intense and terrifying atmosphere down in the catacombs.