Test Review "The Tell-Tale Heart"

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

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The narrator blames the old man's heart for giving him away.

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How does the narrator demonstrate his cunning behavior?

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By disposing of the old man's body.

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Describe the narrator's mood change throughout the story.

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The narrator's mood changes from confident to horrified.

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What skill does the narrator showcase through his actions?

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His power of concentration, demonstrated by his patience.

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What prompts the narrator to confess his crime?

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He 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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It symbolizes the narrator's obsession and madness.

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How does the narrator perceive the old man's heart?

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As a source of guilt and a reminder of his crime.

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What literary device is primarily used in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?

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Unreliable narration, as the narrator's sanity is questionable.

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What theme is explored through the narrator's actions?

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The theme of guilt and its psychological effects.

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How does the setting contribute to the story's mood?

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The dark, eerie setting enhances the suspense and tension.