Question

select the correct answer.
read the excerpt from \the tell - tale heart\ by edgar allan poe.
hearken! and observe how healthily—how calmly i can tell you the whole story
it is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night. object there was none. passion there was none. i loved the old man. he had never wronged me. he had never given me insult. for his gold i had no desire.
which literary technique is used in the excerpt?
a. flashback
b. flash forward
c. foreshadowing
d. symbolism

Explanation:

To determine the literary technique, analyze each option:

• Flashback: The narrator starts by saying they'll tell the story, and the excerpt reflects on how an idea entered their brain, which is a flashback (looking back at events leading to the main story).
• Flash forward: Involves looking ahead to future events, not seen here.
• Foreshadowing: Hints at future events, but this is more about recounting past thoughts.
• Symbolism: Uses symbols to represent ideas, not evident here.

So the correct technique is flashback.

Answer:

A. flashback