The Tell-Tale Heart TEKS 8.5E

The primary theme of "The Tell-Tale Heart" is (a)   .

• The power of love
• The effects of guilt and madness
• The importance of friendship
• The beauty of nature

How does the narrator describe the old man's eye?

• Kind and gentle

• Vulture-like and evil

• Beautiful and captivating

• Ordinary and unremarkable

What does the narrator believe he hears after committing the murder?

• The sound of the old man's voice

• The ticking of a clock

• The beating of the old man's heart

• The whispers of the police

Which literary device is primarily used when the narrator insists he is sane?

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Metaphor

• Simile

What motivates the narrator to kill the old man?

• Revenge for a past wrong

• Jealousy over the old man's wealth

• Obsession with the old man's eye

• A desire for freedom

How does the setting contribute to the story's mood?

• It creates a cheerful atmosphere

• It enhances the sense of dread and suspense

• It provides a sense of normalcy

• It distracts from the main events

What does the narrator do to conceal his crime?

• He confesses to the police

• He hides the body under the floorboards

• He leaves the house immediately

• He burns the house down

What is the significance of the narrator's heightened senses?

• They indicate his physical strength

• They symbolize his growing madness

• They show his intelligence

• They reflect his calm demeanor

(a)   ultimately leads to the narrator's confession.

• The arrival of the police
• His overwhelming guilt

Which statement best describes the narrator's mental state throughout the story?

• A) He is calm and collected

• B) He is rational and logical

• C) He is increasingly unstable and paranoid

• D) He is indifferent to his actions