Contemporary Short Story Foreshadowing

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Question 1 of 14

In the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe, what is the significance of the narrator's repeated mention of his "acute senses"?

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It foreshadows his ability to hear the beating of his victim's heart after the murder.

It suggests his heightened awareness of his surroundings, making him more likely to notice suspicious details.

It hints at his paranoia and mental instability, leading to his eventual downfall.

It indicates his guilt and remorse over the crime he has committed.

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