Question

"It must be understood that neither by word nor deed had I given Fortunato cause to doubt my good will."
A. Characterization
B. Irony/sarcasm
C. Setting
D. Tragic resolution
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"The nitre!" I said; "see, it increases. It hangs like moss upon the vaults. We are below the river's bbed. The drops of moisture trickle among the bones."
a. Irony/sarcasm
b. Characterization
c. Setting
d. Tragic resolution