Well, the whole novel is basically told through these letters, so they are used to advance the plot an offer some sense of authenticity to an implausible story. Plus, it is a way for them to express their own feelings and thoughts about the whole thing.
"Tragic," may work, depending if the questions is multiple choice or not.
Answer:
Fortunato is lured into the catacombs by the prospect of sampling, or tasting a rare dry sherry (wine). Montresor tells his friend and sworn enemy, Fortunato, that he has purchased a rare cask of Amontillado.
Explanation:
<span>Capital gains are the money that an investor earns by buying and selling a stock. Specifically, it is the gain (or loss) that the investor makes by selling the stock. Capital gains can be calculated by subtracting purchase price from the selling price of the stock. An example of this would be if Bob buys a stock for $20 and then a year later sells the stock for $30. His capital gains would be $10 (selling price minus purchase price).</span>
