Understanding First-Person Narration in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'

Understanding First-Person Narration in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Evelyn Hayes

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video regarding 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?

The use of first-person narration.

The character development of the narrator.

The themes of madness and sanity.

The historical context of the story.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator in 'The Tell-Tale Heart' view his own senses?

As average and unremarkable.

As unreliable and deceptive.

As sharpened and superior.

As dulled and ineffective.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does the first-person narration have on the reader according to the video?

It makes the story less engaging.

It challenges the reader's assumptions.

It simplifies the narrative.

It provides a clear and unbiased perspective.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult for the reader to accept the narrator's claim of sanity?

Because the narrator's story is too ordinary.

Because the narrator is too calm.

Because the narrator is too confident.

Because the narrator's perspective is distorted.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique perspective does the story offer according to the video?

A scientific analysis of madness.

A view of the world through a madman's eyes.

A romanticized view of insanity.

A detailed historical account.