Test Review "The Tell-Tale Heart"

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What does ACUTE mean as it is used in the story?

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ACUTE means sharp, as in a sharp sensation or feeling.

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Why were the police called to the house?

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The police were called because neighbors reported a scream.

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What does the title 'The Tell-Tale Heart' mean?

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The title refers to the narrator blaming the old man's heart for giving him away.

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What is the effect of the simile in the line 'It increased my fury, as the beating of a drum stimulates the soldier into courage'?

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It reveals the narrator’s increased agitation.

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Why does the narrator confess his crime?

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The narrator confesses because he feels the officers are mocking him.

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What is the significance of the old man's eye in the story?

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The old man's eye symbolizes the narrator's guilt and obsession.

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How does the narrator describe his feelings towards the old man?

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The narrator claims to love the old man but is disturbed by his eye.

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What role does guilt play in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?

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Guilt manifests as the beating heart that drives the narrator to confess.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'the beating of a drum'?

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This phrase is an example of a simile.

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How does the setting contribute to the mood of the story?

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The dark and eerie setting enhances the suspense and tension.