Poe's 'Tell-Tale' & 'Cask' 4th Period

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What caused the old man's fears to grow in Poe's 'Tell-Tale Heart'?

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The old man's fears grew due to various sounds, including the wind in the chimney, a mouse crossing the floor, and a cricket chirping.

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How did the narrator attempt to convince the officers that nothing was wrong in 'Tell-Tale Heart'?

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The narrator tried to convince the officers by leading them around the house.

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What sound excites the narrator's fury in 'Tell-Tale Heart'?

Back

The ticking of a watch excites the narrator's fury.

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What is the setting in the introduction of 'Cask of Amontillado'?

Back

The setting in the introduction is a carnival.

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What did the narrator do with the body in 'Tell-Tale Heart'?

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The narrator dismembered the body and hid the parts.

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What is the significance of the heartbeat in 'Tell-Tale Heart'?

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The heartbeat symbolizes the narrator's guilt and mental instability.

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What literary device is primarily used in 'Cask of Amontillado'?

Back

Irony is a primary literary device used in 'Cask of Amontillado'.

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What motivates Montresor in 'Cask of Amontillado'?

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Montresor is motivated by revenge against Fortunato.

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How does Poe create suspense in his stories?

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Poe creates suspense through detailed descriptions, pacing, and the use of unreliable narrators.

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What role does the setting play in 'Cask of Amontillado'?

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The setting of the catacombs enhances the themes of death and entrapment.