Setting
Where does a scary story usually take place?
A dark or creepy place
What word describes the feeling a scary story creates?
Mood
Who tells the story in “The Tell-Tale Heart”?
The man who committed the crime
What is suspense?
A feeling of excitement or nervousness about what will happen
What does the word “vulture” mean?
A type of bird that eats dead animals
What time of day is often used to create a scary mood?
How does Poe’s story make you feel?
Nervous, scared, tense
What does it mean if a narrator is “unreliable”?
You can’t trust what they say
Name one way Poe builds suspense in his story.
The heartbeat growing louder
In the story, what does the “vulture eye” symbolize?
Fear or evil
In “The Tell-Tale Heart,” where does the story happen?
The old man’s house
What is one way writers create a scary mood?
Using descriptive words and sounds
Why is the narrator in Poe’s story considered unreliable?
Because he is mad or obsessed
Why does Poe use short, quick sentences in some parts?
To make the story feel faster and more tense
What does “mad” mean in the story?
Crazy or insane
Name two things that help create a spooky setting.
Darkness, silence, old buildings, shadows, etc.
What feeling does the heartbeat in “The Tell-Tale Heart” create?
Anxiety or terror
How does the narrator’s point of view affect the story?
t makes the story more personal and creepy
What role does silence or sound play in creating suspense?
It can make the reader feel nervous or scared
What is a “creak” and why is it scary?
A noise from a door or floor that sounds sudden or eerie
Why is setting important in a scary story?
It helps create mood and suspense
Why is mood important when writing scary stories?
It helps the reader feel scared or excited
Give one example of a phrase that shows the narrator’s madness
“You fancy me mad. Madmen know nothing.”
How does Poe’s use of the narrator’s thoughts create suspense?
It shows his growing obsession and fear
What does “heartbeat” symbolize in the story?
Guilt or growing fear