Which best describes why the author used the following comparison? “One of his eyes resembled that of a vulture –.”

The simile is used to connect the eye to something associated with death – the vulture.

The onomatopoeia is used to communicate the sound to the heart.

The author personifies the eye so that it becomes a human character.

The hyperbole exaggerates the ugliness of the eye so that the reader will not like it.

Why might the author have chosen to describe his idea this way? “It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night.”

He exaggerates how much he thought about his idea, so the audience will believe him.

He wanted to compare the idea to a ghost, so the reader would think it was scary.

He uses alliteration so the audience can hear the echoing sounds of his thoughts.

He personifies the idea to show the intensity of his obsession. It almost becomes another character.

Which of the following best describes the connection made in this passage? “It was the beating of the old man’s heart. It increased my fury, as the beating of a drum stimulates the soldier into courage.”

The author personifies the drum to show the courage of the narrator.

The author compares the heart to a drum because the narrator used to be a soldier.

The author uses an analogy to show that the narrator’s preparation is similar to someone going into battle.

The author exaggerates the beating heart to emphasize the presence of a vulture.

How does the following comparison add to the suspense of the story? “A single dim ray, like the thread of the spider, shot from out the crevice and full upon the vulture eye.”

The comparison creates an ominous and dark feeling.

The comparison creates a feeling of radiance.

The comparison creates a panoramic view of the eye.

The comparison creates a web of tall tales.

What does the passage below foreshadow? “True! – nervous – very, very, dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses – not destroyed – not dulled them. Above all was the sense of hearing acute.”

The narrator’s acute hearing may be problematic.

The narrator is mad because he didn’t finish his homework.

The narrator has a curable disease that he enjoys.

The disease may destroy one of his five senses.

Which answer below is the best example of dramatic irony in “The Tell-Tale Heart?”

The old man is afraid of robbers, but the man inside his home is the danger.

The old man wakes up right before he is killed.

The neighbor hears a shriek in the night.

The narrator hides his victim’s body under the floor.

Which of the following is the best meaning behind the symbolism of the beating heart heard by the narrator?

The narrator’s murderous guilt.

The old man knocking on the floorboards.

The raven tapping ‘Nevermore.’

"The Tell-Tale Heart"

Authored by Bradford Bosler

English

8th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the exposition, the narrator is trying to convince the reader that….

he is not insane.

the police are at the door.

the old man has woken up.

he is crazy.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which aspect of the old man vexes the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

His clouded blue eye

His old house

His children

His wrinkled face

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the narrator think he hears as “The Tell-Tale Heart” progresses?

The ticking of clocks

The sounds of the neighbors

A heart beating

The old man’s increasingly loud groans

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where does the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” hide the old man’s body?

In a grave in the backyard

In a closet

Under the bed

Under the floorboards

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which passage below best represents inciting incident of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

“I was never kinder to the old man than during the whole week before I killed him.”

“The disease had sharpened my senses – not destroyed – not dulled them.”

“I admit the deed – tear up the planks! – here, here! – it is the beating of his hideous heart.”

“As the bell sounded the hour, there came a knocking at the street door.”

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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1 min • 1 pt

Which passage below best represents the climax of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

“I was never kinder to the old man than during the whole week before I killed him.”

“The disease had sharpened my senses – not destroyed – not dulled them.”

“But anything was better than this agony! Anything was more tolerable than this derision! I could bear those hypocritical smiles no longer! I felt that I must scream or die!”

“As the bell sounded the hour, there came a knocking at the street door.”

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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1 min • 1 pt

Based on the context clues, what is the best meaning of dissimulation?
“You should have seen how wisely I proceeded – with what caution – with what foresight – with what dissimulation I went to work.”

Effort

Shock

Disguise

Anger

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

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"The Tell-Tale Heart"

In the exposition, the narrator is trying to convince the reader that….

Which aspect of the old man vexes the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

What does the narrator think he hears as “The Tell-Tale Heart” progresses?

Where does the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” hide the old man’s body?

Which passage below best represents inciting incident of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

Which passage below best represents the climax of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

Based on the context clues, what is the best meaning of dissimulation?
“You should have seen how wisely I proceeded – with what caution – with what foresight – with what dissimulation I went to work.”

Based on the context clues, what is the best meaning of vehemently?
“I talked more quickly – more vehemently; but the noise steadily increased.

Based on the context clues, what is the best meaning of sagacity?

“Never before that night had I felt the extent of my own powers—of my sagacity.”

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In the exposition, the narrator is trying to convince the reader that….

Which aspect of the old man vexes the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

What does the narrator think he hears as “The Tell-Tale Heart” progresses?

Where does the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” hide the old man’s body?

Which passage below best represents inciting incident of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

Which passage below best represents the climax of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

Based on the context clues, what is the best meaning of dissimulation? ­­“You should have seen how wisely I proceeded – with what caution – with what foresight – with what dissimulation I went to work.”

Based on the context clues, what is the best meaning of vehemently? “I talked more quickly – more vehemently; but the noise steadily increased.

Based on the context clues, what is the best meaning of sagacity? “Never before that night had I felt the extent of my own powers—of my sagacity.”

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Based on the context clues, what is the best meaning of dissimulation?
“You should have seen how wisely I proceeded – with what caution – with what foresight – with what dissimulation I went to work.”

Based on the context clues, what is the best meaning of vehemently?
“I talked more quickly – more vehemently; but the noise steadily increased.

Based on the context clues, what is the best meaning of sagacity?

“Never before that night had I felt the extent of my own powers—of my sagacity.”