Edgar Allan Poe's Literary Techniques

Which of the following is NOT considered a key element to analyze in a short story?

• Character

• Symbols

• Plot Summary

• Theme

Which characteristic is commonly found in Gothic Literature?

• Humorous dialogue

• Optimistic themes

• Gloomy settings

• Straightforward narratives

What is the primary goal of Edgar Allan Poe's "Single Effect" theory for short stories?

• To teach a moral lesson

• To create a complex plot

• To evoke a single, lasting emotional effect

• To include multiple literary movements

What best describes the narrator's tone in the opening lines of "The Tell-Tale Heart"?

• Calm and collected

• Humorous and lighthearted

• Nervous and obsessive

• Indifferent and detached

What does the old man's blue eye represent to the narrator?

• A symbol of wisdom and experience.

• A reflection of the narrator's own hidden madness.

• A representation of true identity that cannot be concealed.

• A sign of the old man's vulnerability and weakness.

The mention of "death-watches" in the wall serves as an example of which literary device?

• Metaphor

• Allusion

• Foreshadowing

• Hyperbole

How does the narrator's reaction to the old man's groans of terror reveal his character?

• He feels empathy and regret for his actions.

• He experiences sadistic pleasure and amusement.

• He becomes frightened and considers abandoning his plan.

• He feels a sense of duty to end the old man's suffering.