Question

click to read the passage from \the tell - tale heart,\ by edgar allan poe. then answer the question. what is the effect of the narrators announcing that a crime will take place? a. it makes the audience suspicious of the narrator. b. it establishes trust with the audience. c. it builds suspense. d. it creates a depressing tone.

Explanation:

In "The Tell - Tale Heart", when the narrator announces a crime will occur, this creates a sense of anticipation in the reader. Suspense is built as the reader wants to know how the crime will unfold, who will be involved, and what the outcome will be. Option A is incorrect because announcing a crime doesn't directly make the audience suspicious of the narrator in this context. Option B is wrong as announcing a crime is not a way to establish trust. Option D is incorrect as the announcement of a crime is more about creating suspense rather than a depressing tone.

Answer:

C. It builds suspense.