The Tell Tale Heart

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What is an unreliable narrator?

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An unreliable narrator is a storyteller whose credibility is compromised, leading the audience to question the truth of the narrative.

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What emotions are typically felt by readers during suspenseful moments in a story?

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Readers often feel tension, fear, and excitement during suspenseful moments, but not sadness.

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What does it mean to vex someone?

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To vex someone means to annoy or bother them.

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What is a third-person narrator?

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A third-person narrator is an outside observer who tells the story without being a character in it.

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What does it mean to stifle something?

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To stifle something means to smother or suppress it.

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What is suspense in literature?

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Suspense is a feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next in a story.

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What is the purpose of an unreliable narrator?

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The purpose of an unreliable narrator is to create intrigue and challenge the reader's perception of reality within the story.

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How does tension contribute to suspense?

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Tension creates a sense of unease and anticipation, making readers eager to find out what happens next.

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person narration?

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First-person narration uses 'I' and provides a personal perspective, while third-person narration uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and offers an outside viewpoint.

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What is the effect of foreshadowing in a story?

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Foreshadowing hints at future events, building anticipation and suspense for the reader.