Explanation: In this excerpt from "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, <u><em>the words that the author uses to evoke the mood of the story are "retribution" and "avenger"</em></u>. In this excerpt, the narrator states that he has suffered injuries and insults from Fortunato. Montresor wants to give Fortunato retribution for those horrible deeds and seeks revenge. Disguised in a black mask he takes Fortunato to the wine vault with the promise of tasting Amontillado, a kind of sherry. There he is going to accomplish his revenge.
