Read the paragraph that opens “The Tell-Tale Heart”. What is the narrator’s tone? Give evidence to prove your answer. Remember narrartive tone represents the atmosphere of the unit, story or film. The author uses certain language to reveal his mood to the reader.

OPENING PARAGRAPH "TRUE! nervous, very very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why WILL you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses, not destroyed, not dulled them. Above all was the sense of hearing acute. I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth. I heard many things in hell. How then am I mad? Hearken! and observe how healthily, how calmly, I can tell you the whole story."

Ibelieve the answer is d

  match the example to the term.   1. formal standard english: by the power vested in me as a minister of the gospel, i now pronounce you man and wife. what god has joined together, let not man put asunder.2. colloquial english:   congratulations, jim and sarah. we're very happy for you. you for inviting us3. technical text: to register online at smith's bridal, complete the form below and press "enter." (directions, instructions or explanation) 4. regional dialect y'all make a fine couple! i reckon you'll be happy. 5. informational text: the photographer said he would photoshop in a better picture of the uncooperative flower girl.6. jargon: the aforementioned parties, in entering into said agreement, hereby mutually swear that they have, to the best of their abilities, provided a truthful representation of their intent . .   (legal jargon)7. informal standard english: way to go, guys! you'll do great! (no conjunctions used)8. slang: hey, just chill out. (used by a particular profession or group)9. literary text: entreat me not to leave thee or to refrain from following after thee. for whither thou goest i will go (bible)