Which word best reflects the tone of "The Cask of Amontillado?"

comical

light-hearted

spooky

sinister

Sinister

Explanation:

The Cask Of Amontillado uses the tone of sinister. In the short story, Montresor is seen pledging to pay a revenge on Fortunato because of an insult. The short story simply reveals the horrors of evil and the character of an evil personality.

The Cask of Amontillado is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. It was first published in November 1846. It simply narrates the story of Montresor, who kept seeking for revenge on Fortunato, a fellow nobleman who insulted him several times.