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The Tell-Tale Heart eNotes Reading Response Prompts

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As the story begins, the narrator admits to being “very dreadfully nervous,” but he denies being mad. What is the first argument he offers to show that he is not insane? Explain how his argument...
The Tell-Tale Heart Metaphor Activity

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This activity gives students an opportunity to practice examining and analyzing metaphors. Metaphors express images, emotions, actions, experiences, and nuances through direct and indirect...

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