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Explain how Edgar Allan Poe's choice of narration in "The Tell-Tale Heart" affects the tone and builds suspense.

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Edgar Allan Poe uses first person point of view to create suspense and tension, while letting the reader try to discover the thoughts of the narrator. Having this point of view allows the reader to feel like he/she is actually there or witnessing the moment
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