“The Tell Tale Heart” Suspense Paragraph Final Draft It is apparent that the element of suspense is elevated via the use of various literary devices in the short story, “The Tell Tale Heart,” by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe uses repetition for great effect in order to further the feeling of suspense throughout the story. For instance, the narrator states, “I moved it slowly, very, very slowly…” (Poe 3). It is clear how this would contribute to the suspense for the reader. The use of repetition in this context makes the reader anticipate in his or her mind what will happen next, and of course, there is tension felt by the reader as an action is exaggerated. In addition, the narrator proclaims that he is not mad, but rather, his senses have been heightened