From section 2 of unit 6 of New Pathways 8.
Chapter name: Mr Tallent's Ghost
Q1: When was the second time when the narrator heard of Mr Tallent?
Q2: Why were Mr Tallent's relatives angry with the narrator?
Q3: There is a gradual build-up of suspense throughout the story. How does the narrator do this? (hint: events and language)
Q4: A plot to is a major change in the expected outcome of the plot. It is used to keep the interest of an audience, usually surprising them with an revelation. Write the plot twist in this story.
Q5: Despite the element of suspense, the story never ceases to be amusing. Quote words and phrases that make the story funny. For example, "If the maidservant doesn't bring supper soon, I shall kill him."
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- About ten years later, the narrator learned about Mr. Tallent's passing from a newspaper article.
- The narrative infuriated Mr. Tallent's family since they desperately needed money. They believed that Mr. Tallent's money should be distributed among them rather than being wasted on printing manuscripts.
- He was reading from a manuscript while fluttering his lips. He was a soft-spoken, moth-like man who stood at least six feet tall and was extremely thin. His hands and feet appeared limp, and his eyes and hair were both of neutral colour. His outfit was unremarkable.
- One of the most thrilling aspects of storytelling are plot twists. They may be set up for the duration of the story or appear out of nowhere.The revelation is ultimately disclosed, shocking everyone into a state of jaw-dropping astonishment as anticipation for it increases.
- The humorous story "Mr. Tallent's Ghost" is about an eccentric author who enjoys reading his horrifying and tiresome works aloud to his family members or really anyone who will listen. He convinces a lawyer to draught a will in which he bequeaths all of his wealth to support the publication of his literature.
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