Question

question 1 of 24
click to read the passage from \the tell - tale heart,\ by edgar allan poe.
then answer the question.
which use of symbolism in the story most suggests that the narrator feels stressed in this passage?
a. the mention of gold
b. the repetition of the word \eye\
c. the lack of dialogue
d. the exclamation points

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Gold is not a symbol related to the narrator's stress in "The Tell - Tale Heart".
• Option B: The "eye" symbol in the story is more related to the narrator's obsession with the old man, not directly to stress.
• Option C: The lack of dialogue does not symbolize the narrator's stress.
• Option D: Exclamation points are used to show strong emotions. In the passage, the use of exclamation points can indicate the narrator's stressed state as they show agitation and heightened emotion.

Answer:

D. The exclamation points