In tell tale heart

Question

How does the author create suspense in paragraph 4?

A By explaining the narrator's reasons for the murder

B By having the narrator repeat the old mans word's

D By describing the narrator's anxiety and fear

D By showing the narrator's repetitive actions

Answer 1

In "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, the author creates suspense in paragraph 4 primarily:

D By describing the narrator's anxiety and fear.

The narrator's heightened emotions and obsessive thoughts contribute to the overall tension of the story, making the reader feel the suspense as the narrator prepares for the murder. The focus on the narrator's mental state amplifies the emotional intensity and uncertainty, engaging the reader's anticipation of what will happen next.