Directions: As you read "The Tell-Tale Heart", pay attention to the author's technique in prejk senting his ideas. Then, record some examples of each of the techniques listed in the chart below. You should have at
least 1 or 2 examples for each technique. On the bottom of the chart decide whether or not the narrator is
reliable, or credible
Tracking Technique to Build Suspense in “The Tell -Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe
TECHNIQUE
EXAMPLE
Describing a character's
anxiety or fear.
Using dramatic words to
describe dramatic sights,
sounds or feelings.
Repeating words, phrases, or
characters' actions.
Is the narrator
reliable/credible?
Yes or No...Explain.
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This thinning would materially change the sound of the drum, evidence that although it might continue to be used for its original purpose of music-making or calling people to arms, it would now do so with a different voice. a musical instrument had become a trophy, and the new carvings were in fact branding, a statement of the north’s political dominance over central africa and of allegiance to islam. the drum had come to khartoum at a critical moment in sudanese history. in an audio version, stressing the word "branding" would do what for the listener? emphasize the word's importance and the idea that followsadd emphasis to the following sentencesignal that something important has just been repeatedadd emphasis to the preceding sentence