Analysing structure in The Tell-Tale Heart (Part 1)
In this lesson, we will explore some structural features and begin to understand how to analyse structure in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'. Then, we will end on a quiz exploring what you have learnt.
Analysing structure in The Tell-Tale Heart (Part 1)
In this lesson, we will explore some structural features and begin to understand how to analyse structure in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'. Then, we will end on a quiz exploring what you have learnt.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore some structural features and begin to understand how to analyse structure in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'. Then, we will end on a quiz exploring what you have learnt.
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
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5 Questions
Q1.
What does the narrator insist he is not at the opening of the story?
crazy
sane
Q2.
What is the narrator fixated on?
the old man
the vulture
Q3.
What does the narrator do each night?
shine a light through the window
sneak into the old man's bedroom
Q4.
What does the narrator think the eye is?
good
mad
Q5.
How many nights does the narrator spy on the old man?
3
5
5 Questions
Q1.
At what time does the narrator put his head into the old man's room?
21.00
23.00
Q2.
What is different on the eighth night?
The narrator doesn't go to the old man's room.
The old man gets up out of bed.
Q3.
What does the narrator do when he knows the old man is awake?
He leaves the room.
He moves into the room.
Q4.
What does the narrator reveal has frightened him in the past?
He has nightmares.
He has visions.
Q5.
What does the old man make the narrator feel?
amusement
pity