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The Tell Tale Heart
Edgar Allan Poe

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.



"The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe

Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

What does the author juxtapose in this passage?

(1 point)
Responses

the senses of hearing and sight
the senses of hearing and sight

truth and dishonesty
truth and dishonesty

nervousness and madness
nervousness and madness

being healthy and being calm
being healthy and being calm

Answer 1

are you positve? recheck it

Answer 2

so pick which one would be right for connexus academy you how they is

Answer 3

its the same passage and its connexus which one would be right for connexus academy



Use the passage to answer the question.

What does the juxtaposition in this passage reveal about the narrator’s perspective?

(1 point)
Responses

that the narrator often acts without thinking
that the narrator often acts without thinking

that the narrator feels little emotion for other people
that the narrator feels little emotion for other people

that the narrator does not understand why the old man must be killed
that the narrator does not understand why the old man must be killed

that the narrator feels compelled to kill the old man for an irrational reason
that the narrator feels compelled to kill the old man for an irrational reason

Answer 4

In the passage, the author juxtaposes nervousness and madness. The narrator emphasizes their nervousness while insisting that it does not equate to madness, highlighting the distinction between the two states. Therefore, the correct response is:

**nervousness and madness**

Answer 5

Upon reevaluating the passage, the emphasis is indeed on the narrator's acute senses, particularly the sense of hearing, and their assertion that being nervous does not imply madness. The narrator claims that they can calmly recount the story despite their nervousness.

While the passage initially suggests a juxtaposition between **nervousness and madness**, it also highlights the relationship between **health** (the narrator's claim about sharpened senses) and the idea of calmness in storytelling.

Given that, the strongest juxtaposition in the excerpt also may include:

**being healthy and being calm**

However, the primary tension conveyed is between the narrator's state of nervousness and their claim of sanity amidst that nervousness.

So, while both responses could be relevant, the primary focus of the passage warrants the conclusion that the author juxtaposes:

**nervousness and madness.**

Thank you for prompting the reassessment!

Answer 6

Based on the context of Connexus Academy and the specific nature of the passage, I would recommend selecting:

**nervousness and madness**

This option captures the central theme of the passage, where the narrator grapples with their nervousness while denying any implication of madness. This juxtaposition is a significant aspect of the narrator's argument and overall psychological complexity in the story.

Answer 7

In analyzing the passage and the options provided, the juxtaposition between the narrator's claims of sanity and their nervousness reveals a deeper psychological struggle. The narrator exhibits a compulsion tied to irrational reasoning, particularly regarding their fixation on the old man's eye and their subsequent decision to kill him.

Therefore, the response that best reflects the juxtaposition in the passage and the narrator’s perspective is:

**that the narrator feels compelled to kill the old man for an irrational reason.**

This captures the essence of the narrator's mindset and highlights the irrationality driving their actions.