Tell Tale Heart
The narrator wants readers to think that he is (sane or insane)
sane
On the 8th night, how does the old man feel? (increasingly calm, increasingly happy, increasingly fearful)
increasingly fearful
What was the weather like in this video?
stormy
What was the weather like in this video?
sunny
To make someone feel annoyed or worried
vexed
Where does the narrator hide the old man's body?
Under the floorboards
After the murder, how does the narrator's mood change? (more relaxed? more nervous? more peaceful?)
more nervous
In this video, this is how the old man treats the narrator
with kindness
In this video, this is how the old man treats the narrator
unkindly, mean
The quality of having enough courage to take risks
audacity
What is it about the old man that makes the narrator want to kill him?
His clouded blue eye
What does the narrator start to think he hears as the story progresses?
the beat of a heart
The story takes place during this time of day
night time
The story takes place during this time of day
day time
To make movements with your hands or arms while speaking
gesticulations
What does the old man do when he hears a noise on the 8th night?
He sits up and asks who is there
Why does the narrator confess?
He thinks the police hear the heartbeat and are mocking him.
How many policemen came to the door?
3
How many policemen came to the door?
2
very serious or severe
acute
why do the police come to the door?
a neighbor hears a shriek
Throughout the story, it becomes obvious that the narrator is indeed _________
insane
How long had the narrator worked for the old man?
Not long OR we don't know
How long had the narrator worked for the old man?
Since he was 14
Showing good judgement or wisdom
sagacity