The tell-tale heart Responding to Text Directions: As you read “The Tell-Tale Heart,” by Edgar Allen Poe, please complete the chart below showing your response to the text. Questions Your Response 1. How does the story open? What information does it provide? Is it effective? Why or why not? Write a RESPONSE that answers these questions. 2. When and where does the author set the story? How does it affect the story (or not)? Is it a factor as the tale unfolds? Write a RESPONSE that answers these questions. 3. What is the point of view of the story? Is it effective? Why or why not? Write a RESPONSE that answers these questions. 4. Who is the main character? What motivates him? Write a RESPONSE that answers these questions. Be sure to provide textual evidence in your response.