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As readers, we cannot fully trust Montresor's account of events, as he may be biased or have ulterior motives. His selective narration raises doubts about his credibility and makes him a/ an ________________narrator.

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As readers, we cannot fully trust Montresor's account of events, as he may be biased or have ulterior motives. His selective narration raises doubts about his credibility and makes him a/ an ________________narrator.

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The term you're looking for is "unreliable" narrator. Montresor's potential bias and ulterior motives make him an unreliable narrator because we, as readers, cannot fully trust his account of events.

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