Question

What are some examples of situational irony in The Tell-tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe? (need answers quick)

Answer 1

Answer:

The old man being killed by his caretaker, who he trusts.

The narrator confesses the crime.

Explanation:

Situational irony refers to an unpredicted outcome or when the opposite of what is expected occurs. In "The Tell-Tale Heart," the author Edgar Allan Poe builds suspense through the creation of unexpected events, such as when readers find out that the narrator has murdered the old man and they become aware of what he is capable of.