"The Tell-Tale Heart" Comprehension Flashcard

"The Tell-Tale Heart" Comprehension Flashcard

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English

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?

Back

The main theme is the effects of guilt and the descent into madness.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the narrator in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?

Back

The narrator is an unnamed character who insists on their sanity while describing the murder of an old man.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What motivates the narrator to commit murder?

Back

The narrator is driven by an obsession with the old man's vulture-like eye.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the narrator describe their hearing ability?

Back

The narrator claims their sense of hearing has become acute, allowing them to hear things others cannot.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The old man's eye symbolizes the narrator's irrational fears and obsessions.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the narrator's mental state throughout the story?

Back

The narrator's mental state deteriorates, leading to paranoia and guilt.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the story illustrate the concept of unreliable narration?

Back

The narrator's insistence on their sanity and their distorted perception of reality make them an unreliable narrator.

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