Suspense writers often “hook” readers by creating a sense of excitement, tension, dread, or fear about what will happen next. This feeling is called suspense. Techniques used by Edgar Allan Poe to develop suspense include: • describing a character’s anxiety or fear • relating vivid descriptions of dramatic sights and sounds • repeating words, phrases, or characters’ actions

Complete a CER showing that you understand how Edgar Allan Poe creates suspense in “The Tell-tale Heart.” The CER should present an example for each of the three techniques.