Why does the author capitalize the word “Death” in paragraph 7? "because Death, in approaching him"

The author is speaking about the narrator as a representation of death.

Why did the author most likely choose to tell the story from the first-person point of view?

To show the narrator’s need to convince us and himself that he is not crazy

According to the narrator, which of the following best explains why he decides to kill the old man?

He is haunted by the appearance of one of the man’s eyes.

In par. 3, the narrator talks about stalking the old man and then being friendly to him. How does this add to the plot?

It reveals narrator as one who is arrogant, manipulative, and mad.

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Why does the author capitalize the word “Death” in paragraph 7? "because Death, in approaching him"
The author is speaking metaphorically, comparing Death to a shadow.
The author is speaking about the narrator as a representation of death.
The author is emphasizing the finality of the old man losing his life.
The author is emphasizing just how near the old man’s death is.
2
What is a synonym for dissemble?
Daringness
Dramatic gesture
Conceal the truth
3
What is a synonym for gesticulation?
Dramatic gesture
Conceal the truth
Daringness
4
Elements of gothic fiction include: dark, gloomy setting, supernatural or unnatural beings, curses, and intense emotions
True
False
5
Why did the author most likely choose to tell the story from the first-person point of view?
To intensify the drama of the story
To show the narrator’s need to convince us and himself that he is not crazy
Telling the story in third person would make the story boring and slow
To make the details of the murder more grotesque and vivid
6
The sound of the old man’s heart most likely symbolizes...
the sadness of the narrator
the knowledge of the police
the guilt of the narrator
the revenge of the old man
7
Which word best replaces sagacity: "Never before that night had I felt the extent of my own powers—of my sagacity."
stupidity
righteousness
determination
cleverness
8
What is a synonym for derision?
Dramatic gesture
Mocking
Conceal the truth
9
According to the narrator, which of the following best explains why he decides to kill the old man?
He is insane and has no awareness of his actions.
He wants to steal the old man’s fortune.
The old man had wronged him too many times.
He is haunted by the appearance of one of the man’s eyes.
10
In par. 3, the narrator talks about stalking the old man and then being friendly to him. How does this add to the plot?
It builds the conflict by revealing the narrator’s disdain for the man.
It reveals narrator as one who is arrogant, manipulative, and mad.
It reveals the old man’s awareness of what is about to happen.
It reveals the narrator’s complex plan to murder the old man in his sleep.

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