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Describe the narrator of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.
Unnamed, first-person, obsessed with an old man's eye, ultimately confesses to murder.
Define 'narrator'.
The voice telling the story in a narrative; can be a character or an external voice.
Define 'speaker'.
The voice in a poem or song, expressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Define 'point of view (POV)'.
The angle from which the story is told, shaping access to characters' thoughts and feelings.
What is 'first-person' POV?
Uses 'I' and 'me'; the story is seen through the narrator's eyes.
What is 'second-person' POV?
Uses 'you' and 'your', making the reader a character (rare).
What is 'third-person' POV?
Uses 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' and 'they'; more objective, like an outsider looking in.
Define 'third-person omniscient'.
Narrator knows everything about all characters; can jump between perspectives.
Define 'unreliable narrator'.
A narrator whose credibility is compromised, affecting the reader's trust.
What is 'narrator bias'?
The narrator's personal perspective or prejudice that influences their storytelling.
Define 'tone' in narration.
The narrator's voice or attitude, setting the mood of the story (e.g., serious, humorous).
What is the meaning of this quote: 'I knew, deep down, that this house held secrets we were not meant to uncover.'?
Foreshadows impending doom or revelation, creating suspense and unease.