Answer: The rising action of the Cask of Amontillado occurs <u>when Montresor lures Fortunato into the catacombs of his home to taste Amontillado.</u>
Explanation:
The rising action is a section of a plot which gradually creates tension and interest for the plot. It leads to the<em> climax</em>, the turning point of the story which creates the highest tension.
The Cask of Amontillado is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. During the rising action, Montresor, who seeks revenge on Fortunato, brings Fortunato to his catacombs. Montresor's intention is, allegedly, that his friends tastes the expensive wine, Amontillado. Fortunato has been drinking and has no clue that he is actually caught in a trap. Montresor will eventually bury him alive.
