Based on the details in “The Tell-Tale Heart,” what tone does Edgar Allan Poe establish? Explain how Poe develops this tone throughout the story. Use at least two specific details from the text to support your response.
Restate & Answer (1-2 sentences)
Sentence Starter: In "The Tell-Tale Heart," Edgar Allan Poe establishes a ____ tone. He develops this tone through point of view and his use of ____.
Cite Evidence
Find a quote from the text where the narrator's point of view is developed. Make sure you follow the formula we went over in class: Signal Phrase + Comma + Quote + (Page Number) + Period
Explain (3-4 sentences)
Don’t just restate the quote. Instead, make inferences and connections. How does the first-person point of view help create the tone of the story? How does the narrator's state of mind influence the telling of the story? What impact does this choice have on the reader?
Cite Evidence
Find a quote with an example of one of the following: word choice (diction), sentence structure and punctuation, imagery, or other figurative language. Make sure you follow the formula we went over in class: Signal Phrase + Comma + Quote + (Page Number) + Period
Explain (3-4 sentences)
Explain how this creates the tone of the story. Extend by discussing the impact Poe's choices as a writer have on the reader.
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