Answer:
August Heat is about James, an artist, and Mr. Atkinson a sculptor. On a hot August day, James drew a picture of a man given the “guilty” verdict. He went out and encountered the same man in his picture, Mr. Atkinson, in his house. It turns out that Mr. Atkinson had sculpted a gravestone with James’s name, his date of birth, and today’s date as the day he died. When they saw what each other made, they became afraid, and by the time James had to go home, Mr. Atkinson said that he could die out there, so they agreed that James would stay until midnight that night. What follows is my alternate ending.
Explanation: "August Heat"
Answer:
Edgar Allen Poe creates suspense leading up to Fortunato's inevitable death by stopping every few miles down into the tomb if Fortunato wanted to turn back and leave.
He also hints to Fortunato's death in the beginning when the narrator says that he is going to teach him a lesson, and make him pay for what he has done.
He hints to Fortunato's death by cracking open wine and talking about the friendship that they obviously did not have.
Answer: Port
Explanation: Port is a Latin word root meaning carry.
