Read these sentences from "the cask of amontillado." i had scarcely laid the first tier of the masonry when i discovered that the intoxication of fortunato had in a great measure worn off. the earliest indication i had of this was a low moaning cry from the depth of the recess. there was then a long and obstinate silence. how does the author create surprise in these sentences? by flashing back to fortunato drinking the wine by foreshadowing what will happen to montresor by withholding information about fortunato's condition by revealing shocking information about montresor's cask

By withholding information about Fortunato's condition.

Explanation:

The short story of "The Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allen Poe tells the story of a friend taking revenge on another friend. Montresor had been planning to exact revenge on Fortunato for all the 'supposed' insults that he had done.

Montresor thinks that Fortunato had been insulting him and doesn't even realize it nor does he apologize for them. So, he planned on taking revenge, luring him with a favor of tasting wine in his family's catacombs. Once there, he instead chained Fortunato to a pillar and built a wall, closing in on the space, thereby locking him altogether to die. In the scene of the final acts of him building the wall, the author had till now only gave the description of Montresor. His actions had been described and the focus was only on him. But with the sudden shift to the character of Fortunato, giving us a glimpse into his condition, the author gave us a surprise in his decision of including the condition of Fortunato.

answer: do

the 'italicized phrase' is a noun clause that is used as a direct object.

ah, shun the horrid gulf! by scylla fly.