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The Tell-Tale Heart Edgar Allan Poe

PARAPHRASING A TEXT Paraphrasing can help you unlock the meaning of

complicated or confusing text. As you read The Tell-Tale Heart, look for complex sentences to write in the chart. Paraphrase each sentence, and compare yours with the original. If you need more space, use a separate piece of paper.

AFTER YOU READ Look back at your paraphrase chart. What did comparing Poes text with your paraphrases teach you about Poes style?

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