Question

question 3
read the passage from \the tell-tale heart.\
how, then, am i mad? hearken! and observe how healthily--how calmly i can tell you the whole story.
what is the connotative meaning of the word mad?
foolish
weak
unreliable
sick

Explanation:

In the context of "The Tell - Tale Heart," the narrator is trying to convince the reader of his sanity. The connotative meaning of "mad" here is related to being unreliable. The narrator's actions (like the murder and the subsequent guilt - induced confession) suggest that he is not a reliable narrator. He claims to be calm and healthy (mentally) but his actions (such as the premeditated murder and the breakdown at the end) show otherwise.

Answer:

unreliable