The action in "The Tell-Tale Heart" suddenly speeds up when the narrator:

first hears the beating of the heart

a point in the story when a conflict hits the highest point

When and where the story takes place.

words that create a mental image

giving a object human characteristics

Describe THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT

We know all the thoughts of characters

Falling actions are...

events that begin to conclude, and lead to the ending

Comparing two things without using like or as

Which of the following are examples of verbal irony in "The Cask of Amontillado?"

"The cough is a mere nothing---I shall not die of a cough." "True- True"

An example of an simile

The car was as big as an elephant

What is Verbal Irony?

someone says the opposite of what they really feel/mean.

Why did the narrator of "The Tell-Tale Heart" tell the truth to the officers?

He thought the police men heard the heart beating

Irony is defined as...

the opposite of what is expected to happen.

Why is the Carnival season especially important in "The Cask of Amontillado?"

It allows Montresor to manipulate Fortunato

What is Dramatic Irony?

when audience is aware of something that the character isn't

Third Person Limited?

Through the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

Rising actions are...

major events that develop the plot and lead to the climax

What is Situational Irony?

an unexpected change in events that surprises the reader.

What is the Resolution of a story?

The ending of the story., The solution of the problem in the story.

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1
What is the point of view of "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Limited
Second Person
First Person
2
In "The Tell-Tale Heart": When the story opens, the narrator is saying ---
He is not insane
He is very confused
He has a tale to tell
The old man is cruel to him
3
What are characters?
When and where the story takes place.
The way the story makes you feel.
The people in the story.
The sequence of events in a story.
4
Sol
alone
new
all
side
5
The action in "The Tell-Tale Heart" suddenly speeds up when the narrator:
first hears the beating of the heart
makes the officers comfortable
finds the old man's door locked
thinks of how to hide the body
6
In the story, "The Tell-Tale Heart," what is the beating that the mad man hears at the end?
The old man
Someone stomping their feet.
The narrator's own heart
The police men
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What is a climax?
style of speaking chosen choice of words speaker
a point in the story when a conflict starts to occur
a point in the story when a conflict hits the highest point
repetition of words at the ends sentences
8
Is this a metaphor?
No
Yes
9
What is setting?
The people in the story.
When and where the story takes place.
The sequence of events in a story.
The way the story makes you feel.
10
Imagery is...
words that have the same sound at the end
words that create a mental image
section of a poem, usually with rhyme and length
deeper meaning given to everyday objects or events
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Is this a metaphor?
No
Yes
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Which irony is in the image?
dramatic
situational
verbal
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"The Cask of Amontillado" contains which type of irony?
Dramatic
All of the above
Situational
Verbal
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In a "Cask of Amontillado", What is the main conflict of the story?
Montresor vs. Luchesi
Montresor Vs. Society
Montresor vs. Fortunato
Montresor vs. Himself
15
Which word best describes the mood of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
Happiness
Suspenseful
Depressing
Dramatic
16
Which of the 5 senses did the narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" say he had?
Smell
Taste
Hear
Sight
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Who is the narrator of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
Montresor
Luchesi
Amontillado
Fortunato
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pond
side
all
know
weigh
19
Personification
bible terms
giving a object human characteristics
comparing with like or as
boom poww
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Sci
all
weigh
know
true
21
Why wasn't it unusual people were drinking and having a good time in the streets in "Cask of Amontillado"?
It was after the Superbowl
It was Mardi Gras
It was Christmas
It was during Carnival
22
Who wrote the "Cask Of Amontillado"?
Sam Russel
Richard Connell
Edgar Allen Poe
Rick Riordan
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Describe THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT
The narrator remains adetached observer
None of the above
We know all the thoughts of characters
The character is tellingthe story of their own experiences
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Hypo
alone
under
flow
new
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Falling actions are...
events that conclude the story, reveals the theme
events that begin to conclude, and lead to the ending
the events that give background information needed
the event that is the turning point in the story
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Flu
side
flow
alone
weigh
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What is a metaphor?
Comparing two things with using like or as
Comparing two things without using like or as
Comparing two things with using like and as
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Which of the following are examples of verbal irony in "The Cask of Amontillado?"
"The cough is a mere nothing---I shall not die of a cough." "True- True"
We know something bad will happen to Fortunato.
Fortunato thinks Montresor is doing him a favor.
All of the above are examples of verbal irony
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In "The Cask of Amontillado" how does Montresor get Fortunato to the catacombs?
the promise of Amontillado
he promises him gold
he promises friendship
he promises him a meal
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An example of an simile
franklin has a heart of gold
use the force
the turtle tickled
The car was as big as an elephant
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Lat
all
new
side
weigh
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What is Verbal Irony?
when the exact opposite of what is meant to happen, happens
someone says the opposite of what they really feel/mean.
I don't know
when audience is aware of something that the character is not
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How can you use Imagery?
Writing A book
Telling about an experience
To be more descriptive
All of the above
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Why did the narrator of the "The Tell-Tale Heart" want to kill the old man?
The old man was mean to him
He wanted the old man's money
He hated the old man's eye
He just wanted to try killing someone
35
Which is a hyperbole?
Your suitcase weighs a ton!
The wind whispered through dry grass.
My friend’s kids get along like cats and dogs.
It was dark and dim in the forest.
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Why did the narrator of "The Tell-Tale Heart" tell the truth to the officers?
He felt bad for killing the old man
He thought the saw the body.
He thought the police men heard the heart beating
He had to tell some one
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Irony is defined as...
A term for things that look like a metal iron.
the opposite of what is expected to happen.
figurative language for the five senses
something unexpected
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Theme is...
the message of a story
Movement or action that covers a wide space or range
Feel ashamed and uncomfortable
To do something with proper consent or in an authorized way
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Why is the Carnival season especially important in "The Cask of Amontillado?"
It is the setting
It is the theme of the story
It allows Montresor to manipulate Fortunato
It creates an eerie, dark tone
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What is Dramatic Irony?
when audience is aware of something that the character isn't
when the exact opposite of what is meant to happen, happens.
someone says the opposite of what they really feel/mean.
I don't know. I'm hungry though.
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Third Person Limited?
Through the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
When a character tells a story using the pronoun I or we.
The narrator uses the pronouns they, he, or she.
Uses the pronoun you.
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Rising actions are...
the sequence of related events that make up a story
major events that develop the plot and lead to the climax
events that conclude a story
when a character struggles with an outside force
43
What is Situational Irony?
an unexpected change in events that surprises the reader.
the audience knows more info that the characters.
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What is the main external conflict in "The Cask of Amontillado?
Man v. Society
Man v. Nature
Man v. Man
Man v. Self
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The setting often influences the...
mood
plot
outcome
characters
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What is a Hyperbole
repetition of initial consonant sounds
Irony
Exaggerated statements
Saying something that is less important than it is
47
Ver
new
under
weigh
true
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Which phrase best describes the theme of the story in a Cask of Amontillado?
Don't follow people into a dark cave, even for wine
Be careful who you insult
Avoid attending parties when ill
Friendship is valuable
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"...the heart beat on with a muffled sound."
Metaphor
Imagery
Hyperbole
Simile
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What is the Resolution of a story?
The ending of the story.
The solution of the problem in the story.
The starting of the problem in the story.
The beginning of a story.
51
What onomatopoeia matches this photo?
slurp
splash
bong
52
How did the police catch the narrator of the "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
They heard the heart beating
They found blood on the floor
The narrator confessed
They didn't catch him, he got away
53
Why does the narrator vow revenge on his nemesis in "Cask of Amontillado?"
family issues
a lost bet
an insult
a dice game lost
54
Which literary device is not in "The Tell Tale Heart"?
irony
metaphor
humor
simile
55
Which is NOT a simile?
slow as stalled time
red like wine
eyes like the sun
rosy red cheeks
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Who wrote "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
Montressor
Edgar Allen Poe
Harper Lee
Walter Dean Myers
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What is point of view?
The special seat that people can watch games from.
The spot that a person watches something from.
The perspective from which a story is told.
58
Which is a personification?
The wind whistled throughout the day
It was as cold as ice outside
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Which onomatopoeia matches this photo?
buzz
thud
swoosh
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What onomatopoeia matches this photo?
howl
cluck
moo
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Montresor is the protagonist in the short story "The Cask Of Amontillado"
True
False
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Onomatopoeia refers to...
words that grab our attention and are exciting.
words that are clever and rhyming.
words that are significant and important.
words that sound like what they mean.
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What is first person point of view?
A character tells the story from his or her own perspective
A person reads a book as the first person in line
When the character's great-great grandmother in law speaks
You won a competition and are the first!
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Neo
side
true
new
under
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Omni
know
weigh
all
true
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What is a simile?
a comparison using like or as
a comparison that uses a speech bubble
a comparison that uses rhetoric and repetition
a comparison that does not use like or as
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What is the setting of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
An underground tunnel near Cape Canaveral
Fortunato's family catacombs in Italy near a local carnival
Montressor's Carnival near Fortunato's family catacombs
Montressor's family catacombs in Italy during Carnival
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In the "The Tell Tale Heart", did the narrator hate the old man?
No, he loved the old man.
Yes, with a burning passion.
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What is plot?
The way the story makes you feel.
The sequence of events in a story.
When and where the story takes place.
The people in the story.
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Who is trapped in "The Cask of Amontillado"?
Fortunato
Montresor
Puttana
Ritardare
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What are the three types of Irony?
There is only one kind. Irony.
Verbal irony, Situational irony, Dramatic irony
Verbal, Situational, and Vocal.
My grades, your grades, and everyone else's grades
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Amontillado?
the town
soda
animal
wine
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"I thought the heart must burst"
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
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What does exposition mean?
The conflict
The setting, character info, and the backround
The fall out
How we leave the characters at the end

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