The Tell Tale Heart

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What does the narrator claim at the beginning of 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

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He is not insane.

Front

What is a synonym for 'adamantly'?

Back

Vehemently.

Front

What term describes energetic movements?

Back

Gesticulations.

Front

What is an example of dramatic irony in 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

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The narrator claims he is sane, but the reader knows he is a mad man.

Front

What does it mean to paraphrase?

Back

To restate the text in your own words.

Front

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

Back

The effects of guilt and the nature of madness.

Front

What literary device is used when the narrator speaks directly to the reader?

Back

Second-person point of view.

Front

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

Back

It symbolizes the narrator's obsession and madness.

Front

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

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The dark, eerie atmosphere enhances the feeling of suspense and horror.

Front

What role do the police play in 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

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They represent the law and the narrator's ultimate downfall.