Tell Tale Heart
Plot Elements
Theme
Inference
Narrative Elements
100

Who is the narrator of the story?

The unnamed narrator or the old man. 

100

What term describes the sequence of events in a story?

What is the plot?

100

What is a theme?

the lesson or moral of the story


100
What is an inference?
An educated guess based off of context clues.
100

In the 5-D method, what element involves specific facts or information that support the main idea?

What is Detail?

200

What is the relationship between the narrator and the old man?

Who is the old man's caretaker?

200

What is the term for the main problem or conflict that drives the story?

What is the central conflict?

200

The story explores guilt. What does the narrator hear that signifies his guilt?

What is the sound of the old man's heart?

200
Is this an inference? If not, what is it? "The cat will jump."
Yes, it's an inference.
200

What is the purpose of Description in a narrative?

What is to create vivid imagery and help the reader visualize the scene or characters?

300

What is the old man's most distinguishing feature that the narrator describes?

What is his "vulture eye"?

300

What do we call the introduction of background information, setting, and characters at the beginning of a story?

What is the exposition?

300

Which theme deals with the impact of guilt on the human mind?

What is the theme of guilt and paranoia?

300
Is this an inference? If not, what is it? "The dog is eating."
No, it's a fact.
300

In the context of dialogue, what is one benefit of including conversations between characters?

What is to reveal character traits and advance the plot?

400

Who does the narrator believe is trying to deceive him?

Who is the old man's eye?

400

In a story, what is the climax?

What is the turning point or the moment of greatest tension?

400

How does the setting contribute to the overall mood of the story?

What is the dark, tense atmosphere that enhances feelings of fear and dread?

400

I don't know why, but I just don't seem to fit in with anyone else. Maybe it's because I'm not interested in the same things as my classmates or because I have different hobbies and passions. Whatever the reason, it's hard feeling like an outsider every day. Sometimes, I try to force myself to be someone I'm not just so I can fit in with the cool kids, but it never feels like the real me. I know it's important to be true to myself, but it's hard when I feel so alone. I hope that one day, I'll find a group of people who accept me for who I am, quirks and all. Until then, I'll just keep being me, even if it means standing out from the crowd.


Based on the details in the paragraph, the reader can conclude that the narrator–


A is trying to be true to himself

B does not like school

C wants to be someone else

D is not usually alone

A is trying to be true to himself


400

In the 5-D method, how does Depth contribute to a narrative?

What is to explore themes, insights, or underlying messages within the story?

500

What is the fate of the old man by the end of the story?

What is he is murdered by the narrator?

500

What is the term for where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close?

What is the resolution?

500

What universal theme in literature explores the consequences of our actions and the idea that guilt can consume an individual?

What is the theme of guilt and its psychological impact?

500

The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two

girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake

and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door.


Where am I?

surprise birthday party

500

What is this an example of?


“I can’t believe we did that!” she exclaimed.

What is Dialogue