Which statement best contrasts these two excerpts? the sound of the beating heart emphasizes the madness of the narrator in “the tell-tale heart,” while the sound of the crying cat in “the black cat” does not. the sound of the beating heart in “the tell-tale heart” is an explained event, while the sound of the crying cat in “the black cat” is an unexplained event. the sound of the beating heart in “the tell-tale heart” decreases the tension of the narrative, while the sound of the crying cat in “the black cat” increases the tension. the sound of the beating heart in “the tell-tale heart” provides a happy ending, while the sound of the crying cat in “the black cat” provides an unhappy ending.

The sound of the beating heart emphasizes the madness of the narrator in “The Tell-Tale Heart,” while the sound of the crying cat in “The Black Cat” does not.

In "The Tell-Tale Heart," the narrator hears the beating of the heart that he removed from the old man and hid under his floor. This sound is constant, and it is clear that it is illogical. Therefore, the sound is a way in which Poe emphasizes the insanity of the narrator. On the other hand, the sound of the crying cat in "The Black Cat" is something that could be possible. Moreover, it is not one of the main signs in the story that imply the narrator is insane.

so are we writing a song for you or are we making characters for you.

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