Read the following passage from "The Black Cat":

But to-morrow I die, and to-day I would unburthen my soul. My immediate purpose is to place before the world, plainly, succinctly, and without comment, a series of mere household events. In their consequences, these events have terrified have tortured, have destroyed me. Yet I will not attempt to expound them.

In this passage, what does the narrator do to increase suspense and encourage the reader to continue reading?

A. He sadly informs the reader that he is insane and the entire story is a lie.

B. He angrily tells the reader that they shouldn't judge his actions.

C. He specifically details the events that cause him to think he will die the following day.

D. He withholds information about what he did to deserve death as a consequence.

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Read the following passage from "The Black Cat":

But to-morrow I die, and to-day I would unburthen my soul. My immediate purpose is to place before the world, plainly, succinctly, and without comment, a series of mere household events. In their consequences, these events have terrified have tortured, have destroyed me. Yet I will not attempt to expound them.

In this passage, what does the narrator do to increase suspense and encourage the reader to continue reading?

A. He sadly informs the reader that he is insane and the entire story is a lie.

B. He angrily tells the reader that they shouldn't judge his actions.

C. He specifically details the events that cause him to think he will die the following day.

D. He withholds information about what he did to deserve death as a consequence.

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Jean Porter · Answer 1

The answer have to be C

Lorena Villanueva · Answer 2

C

Explanation:

The narration of this short story written by Poe takes place in the first person. this narrator first of all informs the reader that he is going to die the following day. The facts that he presents are consequence of a series of "an ordinary succession of natural causes and effects" in his own voice, is a tecnique to capture the reader's attention and encourage further reading and create suspense.