Tell Tale Heart
The narrator says the old man’s eye looks like this creepy animal.
What is a vulture? 👁️
The test was as easy as tying your shoes.
Simile
Pretend like you are hula a hooping
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We meet the characters, setting, and learn what the story is about.
The narrator thinks he is a genius. Why?
Because he committed a murder with no evidence 😬
The school bell screamed, ‘Get to class!
Personification
Do 10 Push ups
Wow you are strong!
What is the Climax?
Answer: The most exciting or important part of the story where the main problem reaches its highest point.
The narrator hides the old man’s body under this part of the house.
Under the floorboards
I have told you a million times to put your phone away!” This is an example of this.
hyperbole
What is one thing you Hate about school?
I'm Listening
What is the Rising Action?
Answer: The events that build the problem and create suspense.
This sound drives the narrator completely CRAZY.
The beating heart ❤️
“The classroom was a zoo.”
Metaphor
I dare you to Shake eveyones hand in class except your teachers.
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What is the Resolution?
Answer: The ending of the story where the problem is solved or explained.
What Did the narrator kill the old man with?
His Mattress
Name two Figurative Languages that are being used.
The Alligator ate apples along side of river all day. CHOMP!
Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
Sing your favorite song. NO CURSE Words!
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What happens during the Falling Action?
Answer: Events happen after the climax that begin to solve the problem.