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Edgar Allan Poe uses irony consistently the whole story of "The Cask of Amonillado" to demonstrate his fantastic biting tone. Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous effect. The title itself the word cask, meaning wine barrel, is derived from the same root word used to form casket, meaning coffin. The cask figuratively represents Fortunato's casket. This obviously foreshadows events which will progress to the ending. Poe uses irony frequently in the dialogue. For example, when Montresor runs into Fortunato, he says, "My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met." Or later when Montresor pretends to be concerned about Fortunato's hacking cough. As the reader, we know that Montresor intended to prevent Fortunato getting out of the catacombs.