"The Tell-Tale Heart" Comprehension Flashcard

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8th Grade
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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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