The Tell Tale Heart

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What is an unreliable narrator?

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A narrator whose credibility is compromised, leading the audience to question the truth of the story.

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What does derision mean?

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Jeering laughter or ridicule.

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What does hypocritical mean?

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A person that is false or deceptive, often pretending to have virtues or beliefs that they do not.

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What is a third-person narrator?

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A narrator who is an outside observer and not a character in the story.

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What is a first-person narrator?

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A narrator who is a character in the story and uses words like I, me, my.

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What is suspense in literature?

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A feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next in a story.

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What is the purpose of a narrator in a story?

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To convey the story to the audience, providing perspective and insight into characters and events.

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person narration?

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First-person narration uses 'I' and gives a personal perspective, while third-person narration uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides an outside perspective.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reasons behind a character's actions and decisions in a story.

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What is a plot twist?

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An unexpected development in a story that changes the direction of the narrative.